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Posted Jun 2, 2007 1:00pm

The last of my four AC treatments!! No more red devil for me!

Yesterday I had my #2 taxol, so 10 more to go! I seem to be handling it very well. After my first 4 AC treatments I had lots of anti-nausea pills I had to take, and had a constant headache, but with the taxol there is none of that. I also seem to be not as tired, but I think my chemo-brain is setting in. They say people getting chemo have moments of forgetfulness or times they zone out or can’t focus. I think that’s all kicking in…or at least that’s what I’m blaming it all on anyway! :) But so far so good!

Me & Billy waiting to see Dr. Brennan.

I’ve been keeping busy with lots of graduation parties, family get-togethers, and grill-outs so it’s been great to see so many of you! Just glad I’m not stuck inside all the time feeling crappy. :)

Jenni, Monica, and me at a MSJ picnic.