Oh, I remember you...

Well, Heather had seemingly been breezing through this round as compared to her last two trips down. Despite having to skip her 6th dose due to a low BP, the side effects have been fairly easy to manage thus far.  She received her 7th and 8th dose without much trouble, even managed to sleep quite a bit last night.

But...

Today brought on the tirade of side effects.  Confusion, hallucinations, itchiness, nausea, and severe abdominal cramping.  It's quite apparent that her body has finally recognized the familiar invader...IL-2.  

During conversations with the doctors earlier today, I got the feeling that they may offer and even encourage Heather to skip a dose this evening based on the onslaught of side effects she was having. During a lucid moment this afternoon, I broached this possibility with Heather... She looked at me as if I were insane. So once again, in the face of great suffering, Heather says, "Bring it on!!" 

Doses 9 and 10 were completed, and her vital signs seem to holding steady enough that she should get her 11th dose at 2:00 in the morning.  She's staying strong and nearing the end of this leg.  

Thanks for all the thoughts and words of encouragement.