Monday, July 7, 2008
Chemo Update - Monday 7/7
There were some problems today. As you know, the doctor adjusted the protocol in the hopes of preventing me from getting sick. Normally I would get four chemo drugs: Avastin, Lucovorin, Oxcyloplatin and 5Fu (forgive me if I spelled the names wrong; it's not like most of you would know anyway). I have a genetic sensitivity to the 5Fu so instead of giving me the standard dose I get about 30 percent of that; very small, in other words. This time around I did not get oxcyloplatin since we thought that was what was making me sick; and it is the drug that produces other side effects such as neuropathy (loss of sensation in the hands) and sensitivity to cold. This time, when the 5Fu was being administered, I got sick immediately and fairly violently. So, right now the treatment has stopped while the doctor tries to figure out how to treat me without me getting sick. I will see him tomorrow and hopefully he will have a game plan as to how to move forward.
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Ben,
I like the new format. Looks kindof antique.
Sorry you got sick, and I hope the Dr. finds a way to eliminate that from your therapy. Bad enough to have to go through all of it, but to get sick so instantly and violently is bad news.
We want you to know that we continue to think about you and are still constantly amazed at your courage.
Heather, David and Evan are on their way here for a week to share my birthday. I am very excited, we have not seen them since we were last there and saw you.
Hope today is better. We love you.
Always,
Gayle
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