Ken had his first chemotherapy. Everything seemed to go well. He isn't sick yet. Hopefully it will stay that way. It took longer than we expected it to. After seeing the doctor, it took about 3 hours to get the medicine they give by drip. He also was set up with the pump that he will wear for the next two days that will administer the 5FU drug. He will go back in tomorrow to get more slow drip chemo for 2 hours. He will have to return on Friday to get his neulasta shot that helps keep his blood cell count elevated. He will also to have the pump disconnected. He has a week off and then has to have his next dose. We think that 6 months of this regimen sounds overwhleming, but if it does it's job it is worth it.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
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Wow quite the schedule! Thank heavens for the week in between chemotherapy sessions. Hopefully Ken is still feeling okay! So will he have the pump every other week also? Maren said that Ken did go into work after he was done at the doctor's office yesterday. It will be nice if he can keep up with his normal schedule during all of this. (Well except for the traveling part of his schedule!)
Love to you all, ANN
Hello Janean!
This is Kathryn here. Jackie gave me the website info and I am so glad to have it as I have been thinking of you and your family. I am so glad you have found a direction you feel right about. Go forward in faith and all will be well! I will watch the updates and keep you in our prayers!
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