Both sessions have been long, almost eleven hours each. My oncologist explained that this is to diminish possible negative reactions.
I’ve had few reactions, none really serious.
The most difficult has been insomnia the night after the chemo. Both times I could not get to sleep. I don’t know if it was psychological, physiological (a reaction to the steroids), somatic (having slept a bit during the sessions), or a combination of these and other factors. But it only lasted one night. I could sleep on the drive back to Dulce Nombre.
But the most disconcerting has been the persistence of an awful taste in my mouth.
At times, it’s metallic.
After the first session I had some sores in my mouth, but now the problem is with my taste buds.
Eating has lost its attraction – though I am making sure I eat. In fact, yesterday, I made a really good lentil soup (which should last for several days). It smelled heavenly, though the taste was a bit off.
Yet, every once in a while, the awful taste goes away. Yesterday, I had a few moments when my coffee was delectable.
I guess I need to savor such moments and remember them – in hope.
But, considering what others have experienced in chemo, I would say that I’ve been fortunate.
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