Second Opinion

Day 3 after chemo is always a challenge.

First, you do not feel like eating and are generally down.

Second, my shingles got more painful over night and I decided to get and take the pain pills that were prescribed on Tuesday. I only just now have taken the second one, but the first one seems to have helped.

The research manager keeps telling me that I look more handsome and healthy than I did back in March. This is after I have lost almost 40 pounds. I kind of feel like Cassius. I have a lean and hungry look and I think too much.

I called Moffitt Cancer Center today to enquire about getting a second opinion about how to proceed once the next chemo is done. When they heard where I was on this journey, they told me that they could not take me. The research manager thinks that may be a good sign. I talked to my driver today about posting an "Oncologist" sign on her door and we could go there for a second opinion.

Speaking of the driver, can you imagine having a driver whose nails were not properly painted? That is what I had to suffer today. Thankfully, she dropped me off and was headed straight to the Nail Salon. I will rest easier tonight knowing things will be better next time.

We played bridge tonight and won. I guess all my faculties are not totally gone.

But for tonight, I am gone......off for a soak and Cash Cab, as long as I can stay awake.