My fourth treatment was not as harsh as the last two, however, it was/is still rough in its own way. I'm glad I took steps to get IV fluids the two days after treatment. That helped a lot with the dehydration and diarrhea. Each time I took fluids it was a two hour process, but worth it in the end. I think the steroid pills helped as well.
Now I am only dealing with a little nausea, indigestion and constipation. I'm still not drinking well, but I hope that feeling comes back soon before dehydration sets in. I was able to get out and watch Aden play soccer on Saturday which in the past would not have been possible. Still tired but not sleeping all day. If I can get some relief today in some of these issues, then I think the beginning of the week will be great! Which would be good timing since the kids do not have school tomorrow. I hope to have some energy for them. They have been real troopers through the rough times.
This fourth treatment was the last of the first drug. I can't remember what the medical name of it is, but the nurses called it A/C. The remaining four treatments will be with a drug called Taxol. Supposedly, nausea is not a side effect!! Please be true!!!!
Tuesday, I go in for an ultrasound to have my tumors measured to see if the first drug did anything with shrinking the sizes. It's more for the doctor's knowledge because it will not change the outcome of my next steps. They just want to know if that drug effected the tumors in any way.
Next treatment is scheduled for October 3rd. Oh, the stubble on my head is almost gone. It is quickly falling out with each shower. I have a shiny head now. :)
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