So today was the deadline for filing taxes. Since it is still well before midnight, I technically filed early, although it was midnight in D.C.  Uncle Sam got his big stinky check to augment the money already withheld, and I paid the <$20 penalty for not having my taxes withheld more aggressively. A fair enough trade to keep my money in my account longer and give me the flexibility to spend it as I need.

My health seems fine. The rash has diminished somewhat, so I expect tomorrows treatment to bring it roaring back in full force. My hydration level seems fine and my left leg has not felt odd in weeks. so hopefully that pesky clot has cleared out.

I am really glad that I did the whole short haircut thing, since the needle jets from the shower head make my scalp hurt, I am able though to wash my hair using a wet wash cloth to wet and rinse, avoiding the pain.

I think I am into the second half of my treatments starting tomorrow (treatment 7) but I hope to confirm that tomorrow. As I have said before though, if more chemo will make the eventual surgery easier I am fine with putting up with the side effects longer. My goal has not changed, pooping from my butthole by December, but that is not nearly as important as the full goal of cancer free (by available measuring) and back to leading a normal life.