They are stopping the oxaliplatin for my next treatment. The oncologist said that I have received 95% of the benefit from this drug in six treatments, so in order to avoid any more severe allergic reactions, I won't be getting that during infusion anymore. Doctor said I was the talk of the practice after that reaction last time. The doctor seemed to think removing this drug will help me feel better. To be honest, I have not bounced back after this last treatment like I was doing before. Still nauseous and very fatigued. Still losing my hair. Neuropathy has reached my tongue, so fingers, feet, and tongue are affected (and it does not go away with time now). Everything tastes different and weird which makes it hard to keep eating and drinking...water tastes different, too. The rash is still on my upper lip and has traveled to my right hand.  The doctor recommended taking B12 to help heal the nerves so I will start that today.

I have my brother's funeral in Hagerstown, MD tomorrow morning. Brian will be driving me to that. I hope I make it through the day without too much fatigue and nausea.

Next doctor appointments are:

Seventh treatment will start on Wednesday, May 15st at 9:15 am. I am going to drive myself to have the 5FU pump hooked up. 

The pump will need to be removed on Friday, May 17th at 12. Kristin offered to drive me.

I have a follow up with the oncologist on Friday, May 24th in Germantown at 10:15 pm. I can drive myself.