So once again they couldn’t draw blood from my port. I specifically asked for the infusion nurse. She came in and felt assured they would access the port. So they cleaned it, iced it and inserted the needle. They could flush the port but not draw blood. So the nurse asked “want me to re-access the port or draw blood from another vein.” I said draw from another vein. So in comes another nurse and she decides to draw from my hand. I told her to draw from the arm and she said no this is a good vein. In went the needle and she could only draw two tubes and not the third she needed. She started to move the needle and pump the vein. I had to tell her to stop. I tell you it is crazy.

So the Dr came in and we discussed the neuropathy I have been feeling and a recent med they prescribed. The Dr said we needed to continue chemo not stopping and no reducing it. We have stay on path and if the neuropathy is doable they we continue. Regardless if it stays for the rest of my life. Cancer is worse! So I need to continue to ice my feet and hands during chemo, continue massages, and compression boots. Oh and take the new meds.

Pre meds administrated one hour of taxol to go! I was able to get work done and of course hubby brought me lunch.

Once I got home I felt beat up and had to take a nap. I rested for about an hour and then back up to finish work. This chemo session wasn’t easy for sure but another one down in the books! Four more and hopefully done for good!

I continue to be blessed with support from my family, friends and colleagues!