She Can Talk!

After nearly two weeks with no voice, Adrienne is sounding almost back to normal. She saw her radiation oncologist yesterday who said he's had four patients with similar radiation (remember this is brand new). Two have had this problem and two didn't. The two who had the problem began radiation with a cold. Aha! Her sense of smell is almost back to normal and she can taste many things. The doctor felt that she would have her full sense of taste back by Thanksgiving, making her very happy.

Adrienne also saw her BMT doctor and a neurologist about the numbness on the front of her legs. As we half expected, they weren't able to figure out what the problem is. Adrienne says it feels like neuropathy but that's generally in the feet and hands. She knows what neuropathy feels like, having had much trouble with it in the past, but they don't think that's what this is. She is supposed to call immediately if it gets worse, though it has seemed stable for a few days.

I didn't know colleges had homecoming but apparently CMC does. Adrienne asked me to send a dress down to her for Saturday night's festivities, the only dress in her closet that she didn't take with her. There have been special activities all week, culminating with a big football game (of course) and a Monte Carlo night and dance on Saturday night. Adrienne is looking forward to everything.