My spirits were a little higher today with some effort. I was trying to go into this treatment more optimistically, and I think I did pretty well.
I had my doctor's appointment first and I am healthy and am still on track to finish chemo on Nov. 14th. The results from the ultrasound didn't show much but concluded that the tumors have shrunk. Again, that still does not change the next steps but good news. I should know the results of my genetic testing next week. My insurance finally processed my claim and now I am waiting on the lab.
I think I went into this treatment with higher spirits since it is a different drug and hope that the side effects are not as bad. It was a very long day. This new drug takes 3 hours to administer. That time does not include my doctor's appointment and the other drugs that are administered. So I was there for 5 1/2 hours total. With this new drug the cocktail of drugs changed a little. Benadryl was added to the mix of steroids and nausea meds. The Benadryl took me by surprise. As I was sitting there, I started to feel tired and light headed and was experiencing tunnel vision. I felt like I was buzzed for a short time. Crazy stuff! I am scheduled to do fluids tomorrow and Friday just in case nausea becomes an issue.
Love to you all
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