Bob and I had our first appointment with Dr. Canfield (she's filling in for Dr. Bova). It's been an informative day. Instead of starting IV chemotherapy I will be starting on an oral chemo drug called Tarceva - just as soon as it is delivered to our house (in about a week). This is a chemo drug that is used primarily for lung cancer. It's a pill I'll take once a day for as long as it's working well. I'll have periodic chest x-rays and lab work to make sure everything is going well.
We arrived home earlier from Day 2 of radiation. All went well there too. Just took a couple of minutes and we were outta there. At some point I'm supposed to experience some fatigue so we've decided that when we get home from radiation I'm going to plan on taking a nap/rest for about 30 minutes (guess I'll have to put the shock collar on Dudley since he feels the need to bark every time a car pulls up in the driveway - which is often!)
2 down - 18 to go!!!
Thank you ALL so much for all of the nice comments on the blog - we love reading them and feel SO loved!!! And, thank you, too, for the offers of rides back to Stillwater for radiation - I'm sure I'll be calling on you some time. Thanks!
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You're so awesome :) only 18 to go - that sounds so great!!! I love you Mom
So glad you are on the way on your radiation. Thats cool that you just have to pop a pill instead of getting an IV once a week for the Chemo. And who knows you may never get that "tired" feeling. God is good and his plan may be for you to be your "perky" self all the time. Look forward to our "hour visit" on Thursday. Oh and of course Lunch on Friday. Love ya and in my prayers!!
Just saw your name on the church prayer list. I was in a singles group with you at church years ago. I want you to know that I'm thinking of and praying for you, and if there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. I would be glad to give you a ride to the doctor, or anywhere else you need to go. Hang in there!!
Glad treatment has started. Please let me know if I can help in anyway. I would be happy to give you a ride if needed. You are such a strong person! I know you will make a full recovery! Praying for you and your family.
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