My blood pressure has been high lately because of the Avastin, so I am going to be starting on blood pressure medicine. I just have to pick it up at the pharmacy, but I haven't really felt like getting out these last couple of days.
My next scans are scheduled for Aug. 27th to see how the new combo (Taxol/Avastin/Cisplatin) is doing. It should be nice getting them done at the new cancer center, so I get to look at the cool mural thing on the ceiling! Other than the latest thrush thing, I have been feeling pretty good once I sleep for the first couple of days after chemo. I have been dealing with a bit of yucky feeling in my stomach the days/weekend after, but I think I finally found an anti-emetic that works. The fatigue will tend to build up, the doc says, but as long as we are getting rid of Cilgamore, I am happy!
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Hang in their girlfriend...you are doing great! Keep up the great attitude!
I will pray that the meds for thrush kick in!!
Rough side effects, my friend...I'm sorry about that - on your week off, especially. We're praying for you!
amy, You are in my prayers daily!!!
Hang in there girl, you are a tough little cookie, and we know that we all have strength through our God to get through anything!!!
On a human note, have you thought of maybe going to the mayo clinic or to John Hopkins? Just a thought? The mayo clinic sure helped Jack's brother Jim with is brain/sinus cancer!
I am in there with the others praying for you always!! You are always on our hearts.
LoriK:)
PS My dad had sores too and they gave him some swishing stuff which really helped alot, called BMX Solution. And it didn't taste bad either, maybe you could ask your Dr.
Lori...that sounds like grease for a bike!
Ha, Ha, Joanne. It does sound like something for a bike or a race car.
Thank you, Lori. I do have some of that, along with another swish and swallow compound that I do. I think the pill I am on is slowly starting to kick in, but I wish it were working faster.
I am probably going to lose a couple pounds from the lack of eating, but as much as I love food, I have no doubt that I will make it up fast!
I feel so badly that you are dealing with this nasty thrush stuff. When you recover (and can Enjoy eating again!), you let me know what sounds good and I'll make it for you - main dish, side, dessert, whatever! I'm serious! Love ya!!
Thanks Rhonda. You are on, friend. I'll be thinking of a good dish! :-)
Go Amy. Screw Cilgamore. Love, Em.
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