Is toxic bad???

hi!:) I had my most recent chemo treatment on Friday (i've lost track of how many that is, now!) and ended up receiving a lower dose than I've had so far.  I've been having some side effects that make the onco people nervous; toenails falling off, numb/sleepy/painful toes and feet, inability to grip my coffee cup safely.  All of these are signs that the poison they're pumping into me to kill the bad stuff is having some toxic side effects, so they reduced the strength by 20%.  My doc says it should still be as effective (which of course made me say, "then why didn't we do 80% all along?" and made her roll her eyes;)) I'm still able to interpret, the moneymakers are still fully functional!!

What else? My right femur is still bothering me, i'm still limping around and feeling foolish, but i'm dealing, and looking forward to spring when i don't also have to deal with the wind and the cold.  Next up is a pet scan, then we will decide what treatment to pursue next.  Best case scenario, they put me back on an oral med and pretend I'm not sick again:) Possible they will suggest i stay on this chemo as long as it's still working, possible this one has stopped working and they will want me to try another chemo...just hafta wait and see:)

My dad sent me a little metavivor pin! So sweet and he has one too! woohoo, go metavivors! Now I'm exhausted...naptime.

Keep sending me positive vibes, and i love hearing from you!