July 2020
July 2020 On Friday, July 3, I saw Dr. Pitz at Cancer Care to discuss my treatment and the plan going forward. We made the decision to discontinue chemotherapy and to start the palliative care process. I met with the Palliative Care nurse on Wednesday, July 15, and now have all the equipment I need to stay home as long as possible. I had another fall and am not able to walk anymore. I have been experiencing a lot of back pain and chest pain. Heat compresses, ice packs, massage, painkillers and regular chiropractic visits have helped my back pain, and I now only have pain when I get in and out of bed. We have figured out the chest pain is related to sores in my mouth and esophagus, and I am getting medications to help with that. I have to be very careful what I eat, but am still hungry all the time and enjoy eating the food that I can tolerate. Mint iced tea is now my new favorite drink! I have enjoyed spending a few weekends at the cottage this month, but am n