Hi Clare1235,
Thanks so much for checking in on me; I really appreciate it.

Yesterday I had my 15th radiation treatment - 1/2-way home! I get my next round of chemo starting on the 23rd - 4 days with the pump and then hopefully that will be the end of chemo! So far, the side effects haven't been too bad. I have not been nauseous. I do tire more easily than before. I sleep really well. My appetite is hit and miss but I haven't lost much weight, and my blood labs have been good. My skin is still OK - no burning or blistering - but my "tushie" is sore! 🙂 I have a bidet, which so far hasn't made much of a difference in my discomfort level. I got a portable sitz bath, I lather up with aquaphor and I have a lidocaine cream that helps. I gather from what I've read, that things will presumably only get worse before they get better, but I am hopeful that I will beat the odds; I am remaining optimistic!

I hope you are continuing to do well and that you are able to fully enjoy the holidays. I will keep you posted as to how I do with the next round of chemo (I have to admit, I'm not looking forward to it!) 🙁

Hugs, Angelika