Side Effects from Round 4 were rough again. I'm not sure if it was just the cumulative effect or if it was because of the blood clot and the addition of Xarelto. I was able to stay ahead of most of the gastric issues but fatigue, appetite and bone/muscle pain issues were much worse this time.
It took at least 14 days to recover and I never really fully recovered. My arm swelling came back over the weekend just as I was starting to feel better so my oncologist wanted a repeat ultrasound and thankfully the jugular vein clot has totally resolved with the Xarelto. I'll remain on it for at least 3 months but the good news today from my oncologist is that he wants the port removed shortly after I finish chemo. I'm thrilled because when I was receiving the chemo for lymphoma my doctor wanted the port to remain for a least 6 months following treatment.
I also got scheduled for my appointment with the radiation oncologist for August 2nd. At that appointment I'll get a better idea of how much radiation I'll be receiving. I'm hoping to be done with radiation by Canadian Thanksgiving.
