Two More Cycles of Chemo Completed

Dear ones,

Since my last post, I have finished two 5 day cycles of double dose chemotherapy with the second one ending on 4th June 2016. As expected, the chemotherapy was accompanied by the usual ups and downs and side effects of nausea, loss of appetite and constipation. During the last cycle, I also felt that my symptoms were aggravated on some days.

When I met my neuro-ophthalmologist on May 3rd, she placed a temporary prism sticker on my glasses to see if they correct my vision issues. However, after a few days of trial, I removed it since I felt my vision was better without the prism.

During the Memorial Day weekend, I attended a four day mediation retreat which gave me a much needed break from the continuous stress of my medical condition.

Meanwhile, my nephews in London and India and my son in San Diego paid me a surprise visit. They stayed with me for a few days and their company brought a lot of activity and excitement at home. It is this love and affection that keeps me going.

I am now awaiting my next MRI on 27th June followed by meeting with my neuro-oncologist on 29th June to know the impact of the follow-up chemotherapies.

I hope that the tumor keeps shrinking which will hopefully reduce the symptoms of mixed vision and dizziness to a level at which I will be comfortable.

Please keep me in your prayers and blessings, as always.

Yours lovingly,
Hasit