Today Wes and I went to my afternoon radiation appt, went and had bloodwork drawn, and met with our oncologist. She informed me my next round of chemo would be tougher, and that we need to tweak the nausea meds. That was good to hear. She also is having me take Sucralfate, a pill that you dissolve in water to aide in protecting the throat. Apparently the radiation and chemo will both be tough on that area next week, so she's having me do this daily. She also suggested I take my anti-nausea meds at night instead of in the morning. I explained the nausea as occcuring the worst when I first wake up, so she's tweaking some things, and will tweak them as well during next weeks chemo. Wes asked her about plans for the summer, and if I would be needing another round of chemo. She said they do not do any CT or PET scans until one month after my last radiation appointment (which should occur in mid-May), but she's hoping this will do it. I'm a little apprehensive about next weeks chemo, but I know I have to endure it. I just hope I'm able to sleep during both 7 hour sessions, and the 2 hour sessions.
After I mentioned that I hoped to get back on the golf course this summer, the Doctor mentioned I would be a good lung cancer patient to give a "quote" for their golf tournament. That made me feel good, and I said as I love to write, I would do whatever she asked.
Keep the prayers coming.
Much Love,
Julie
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