We had a very thorough chemo training today, and a tour of the facility. There are four drugs which will be administered throughout each day into Cindy's port. Each have their own side effects that will all be managed.
Nausea medication precedes the chemo treatment, and they encouraged us to bring food, ideally soups and sandwiches. The room can be chilly so layers are a good idea! The room also has a TV and Wifi, as well as microwaves and refrigerators.
The chemo is expected to hit hard after a couple of days and side effects will diminish as the week continues. In addition to the anti-nausea, pain killers will also be necessary to relieve aches and pains.
The chemo pump will stay in for 48 hours after treatment, then labs will be taken, and injections given to increase T-cell production.
We have two nurses and a pharmacy available 24/7 to help manage side effects.
We go in Tuesday morning to start the war.
-Paul
Blessed to be a part of team cindy
ReplyDeleteJust reading this for the first time. Go Team Cindy! Sending love & best wishes your way!
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with Team Cindy!
ReplyDeleteCindy and Paul,
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers for healing and strength. Thirteen years later I'm blessed to have had you as neighbors at the time when I was healed and blessed with this future I have been given. NO FEAR, God is HERE ! (plus some great doctors, friends and family ! ) If you need anything. We're here for you. Love,
David Chiriboga
Jeremiah 29:11-13
" For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."