Championing the Last Day of My First Chemo Cycle!

Guess what? Tonight marks a special milestone for me – it's the end of what I call the "first Cycle" of my Temozolomide treatment, also known as TMZ or Temodal.

Dealing with brain cancer, especially Glioblastoma, involves a mix of radiation and chemotherapy. Temozolomide is a key player in this fight. It's a bit of a process to explain, but here goes, after an initial lengthy cycle, you move on to six shorter cycles. During the first major cycle, which I like to call the combo cycle, you undergo radiation and chemo simultaneously. It's a daily routine for six and a half weeks, followed by a break. Then, for the next six months, it's just chemotherapy, five days a month, with 25 days off in between. The dosage gradually increases over this period.

Now, you might wonder why I opted for chemotherapy. Some say it's a deeply personal decision, but I disagree. I think it's equally important to talk about why we choose to keep fighting. Fortunately, I've been lucky with relatively manageable side effects so far (fingers crossed). Sure, if they became overwhelming, I might reconsider, but I have so much to live for. I've got an incredible husband, a furry companion, supportive family, and dear friends. They're my reason to keep pushing through.