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Fall isn't shaping up to be the season I envisioned. In addition to the early return to chemo, there have been all those side effects to contend with, and then the cold thing, and then the eye thing ... Have been in bed more than I've been out. Very disappointed that I not only had to forego the Maiwa symposium lectures (at least those held in Sept) but also had to give up my space in the Japanese dye workshop. A huge debt of thanks to Lynda for delivering some of the much-sought-after dye so I can at least play with it a bit when I feel better.

Off to Vancouver again tomorrow for the start of Cycle 3. I'm still coughing up a storm, but at least my sinuses are better. Still not sure if it's allergies, a cold, chemo side effect, or something other. Time will tell, no doubt. And since this is the cycle when the much-talked-about diarrhea is supposed to take hold, I'll likely be sticking close to home for the next while. Good thing I love my house!

The eye issue seems to be improving albeit slowly. Very few floaters left and the flashes are long gone. Only irritation remaining is the cobweb effect. Apparently that will also settle in time, but may take up to six months or a year to be fully relieved. In the meantime, I will monitor for any changes that may signal a worsening of the situation, although my optomotrist and the current literature indicates that will only happen in rare cases. Besides, I have enough other things to worry about that are far more pressing at the moment - like dealing with side effects from the upcoming chemo cycle.

Not that the last few weeks have been entirely bad news. Managed to drag myself out of bed long enough to host a lunch to mark Momzy's 92nd birthday. It was great fun, especially with a surprise guest coming all the way from Florida to help her celebrate!

Okay, so I spent the rest of the day in bed recovering from the festivities. It was worth it!

Fingers crossed that Cycle 3 is another reason to celebrate.