Chemo Round 2

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We started early with a virtual visit with the oncologist and radiation therapy that included a follow-up appt with the Dr. Then we were off to Concord for what we call the 'Long Day' of Chemo. Wednesday and Thursday will be much shorter as Anna only gets 1 Chemo Drug in the chair on those days. We kept ourselves busy with wigs! These are the only wig pics Anna would let onto the Blog... although there was a blonde option that I thought made her look SO MUCH like Tina Turner! Maybe if you ask nicely, she will share it with you 😀. Thank you for all the messages! Especially on days like today, when we're stuck in the hospital for most of the day, your thoughts truly help to ease Anna's mind and keep her positive!

Anna is still very fatigued and doesn't have much of an appetite. Her doctors are really pushing her to eat lots of fattening foods- thankfully the cafe had fresh pecan pie today! She's controlling her nausea by doubling up on medication, and we will start using a humidifier to help with her dry eyes and mouth. The nurses at Levine have been extremely kind and we are so grateful she gets to have a visitor during her treatments. 


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  1. LynnJanuary 20, 2022 at 11:03 AM

    I like this one, too, but would really love to see the blonde one on you, Anna! Please?

    Feel free to call me & chat anytime your stuck "waiting", Sweetie! I can chat your ear off!😄

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