The Treatment Plan

For the cancer I've got there is a specific treatment plan. I do this and the odds are 90% I will never see this cancer again. Here's what will take place:
Radiation: There will be approximately 33 radiation treatments aimed at my pelvic area. They began July 5 and will conclude at approximately August 18th.
Reaction: First third: No issues. Second third: Discomfort. Final third: Increasing discomfort, culminating in 'brutal'.
Chemotherapy: There will be two courses of treatment. The first was started on July 5. The second will begin August 1st.
Reaction: First course produced nasty mouth sores, an overall sludgey feeling and 'chemo brain'. At least I know what to expect for the second course, and can make some plans.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

Monday, July 11, 2011

Keep Your Mouth Shut. Sleep.

I talked with an oncology nurse today who said that the sores are a side effect of the 4 day drip, and they will most likely be with me for 4 days. And the best defense IS to keep my mouth shut! No talking. Worked from home by text and email. Don't want to venture into the office and get tempted to use my mouth. I paid a price for just joking with the techs at radiation for a few minutes.

Tomorrow is my weekly visit with Dr H for radiation checkup, and Dr L for chemo checkup. There will be blood work done to make sure everything is as it should be. They will even give me extra fluids if I need them because guzzling water just ain't the fun activity it was three days ago. Fortunately, my taste buds are OK! Enjoyed eating three potatoes, two eggs, and yogurt, sour cream and cheese over the course of the day. May top it all off with a peach/yogurt smoothie. Yep, better do that, or I will be lying in my bed, hungry.

The boys are having a day off from games, but not practice. They are at it as I write.
Next game will be at 5pm tomorrow.
I would appreciate any little prayers asking that I be given the energy to visit with the docs AND enjoy the game after. Oh no! I'm supposed to keep my mouth shut??? We'll see how that goes.
Maybe I won't post tomorrow - might need to come home, have a smoothie, and go straight to bed.

 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you.
Psalm 86:5
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