NO Chemo Aniversary

1 month ago today I stopped systemic chemo and decided to pursue alternative, immuno based treatments. Big decision considering the extensive mets, as I am well aware how quickly things can go south if my cancer starts to grow again.

As for the results, generally I feel quite good.(if I ignore the current pain resulting from having my femoral artery cut by Prof. Vogl that is).

Avastin is starting to leave my body, and I have noticed a great reduction in the nasal damage that it would typically cause every day. In other words, no more lumpy bits of congealed blood every time I blow my nose.

I am unfortunately stuck with what seems like slight but permanent neuropathy in my feet. It feels like skiing with damp socks on, a feeling I used to know well so don’t mind it too much. My fingertips also don’t feel quite right, but they are not as bad as my feet.

For almost a week now I have been running a consant fever of between 38-39 degrees celsius and I wake drenched in sweat several times each night. This started straight after the Chemoembolization procedure. It could be caused either by the immune system fighting the cancer, or by rapid cancer growth. Hoping its not the latter.

My hair is making a comeback as well, growing back with a vengeance. I am usually blonde, but its growing back much darker than before. Should look interesting. Blonde sides and back with a dark top.

In conclusion, I must say that I am not missing chemo one bit and I hope that I never have to go back to it.