Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Chemo (Not what I expected)
Well chemo has started. I'm taking 2 drugs, Cisplatin and Etoposide, the main side effects are hair loss and fatigue. Fatigue has manifested itself early, on the first day I was dead tired by the time we got home, I didn't want to move. I went in the first day and was all "gung-ho" to beat cancer. Well about 4 pokes of the IV needle later (and some bruising) I wasn't so sure this was gonna be so great. So I decided that I would have a PICC line inserted. So day 2 I went down to the Radiology Dept. and had one put in. Now, it sounds easy but it was actually a very painful procedure and I am still sore tonight. But it's natural to be sore for a couple days they said. So I went to chemo for the second time today and am hapy to report that I have only been exhausted for 5 hours today, I am sore from the PICC line and everything I eat has a metallic aftertaste. Oh and I forgot to mention I've been to the bathroom about 15 times today! So chemo is everything I hoped it would be! I can't wait for a new chemo adventure tomorrow!
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We are half way through the week honey! We can do it! It kills me to see you so sad and tired though. It is not you and it hurts! But I love you so much!!
You are one big trooper!! One tough cookie!! If I could take this all away and do it for you I would. I would for any of my children or grandchildren or husband. It's painful as a parent to see your children hurt and suffer. But I guess we learn patience, endurance, faith and lots of other lessons through these trials. I love you Jake!! Thanks for making my daughter and grandsons so happy.
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