So I got a new chemo drug this week and so far none of the annoying side effects i had last time but it has only been a couple of days so that could change. I have had a lot of energy but today i have just been kind of lounging. I was switched to Taxol and while it seems like some of the side effects are the same, the lists are long and it’s a crapshoot who will experience which ones anyway. If people got seriously spooked about side effects I don’t think anyone would ever take anything. You have all heard the drug ads on TV so you all know what i am talking about. Oh and by the way, this drug is made from the bark of the Yew tree and was in clinical trials back in the late 70’-early 80’s. That is seriously mind boggling to me.
Yesterday we went to an optical shop to look for glasses but only Alan could get them because I cannot find my prescription anywhere in his house. I searched through piles of paper, folders, boxes, drawers, bags- no idea where it is. Plus looking for new glasses is hard enough when not wearing a mask and a head scarf. But once i get another copy i will be able to find something. The selection there at Optica in Natick Center is pretty good and not outrageously $. Which is good because i am sure my lenses will be $.
Last night Dina and Brad from TBI came by to bring us homemade tomato sauce and veggies from their garden. I should just pay people to cook for me, healthy or not! My Waltham community is really great.
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