June 22, 2009
New Chemo Protocol
Initially I was receiving a mega dose of Chemo drugs once every three weeks. The side effects were severe.
Now my new Chemo protocol has been to split up the drugs into three doses, which I’ll receive once a week for three consecutive weeks; then I’ll have a week off.
Last week, I started the new regimen and I have been waiting until after my second dose to see if I might like the new schedule. Well, I had my second dose this last Thursday and I think I’ll like this protocol a lot.
I was still pretty sick the weekend after the first dose ( a powerful effective drug with strong side effects) and so I kept my decision until after the second dosing.
Well, last Thursday, after the second dose, I felt pretty good. But that is the standard… I usually feel pretty good until Friday and then Saturday, Sunday, and Monday are usually “difficult”. Well, today it is Sunday afternoon and I am feeling great. Not even good, better than good, yes, I am feeling great compared to how I normally feel after Chemo.
And so, as of now, I am loving my new Chemo schedule because it is allowing me to feel well enough to do a few small things on a daily basis. Yes, I still get fatigued and I have all of the other “lovely” side-effects that come along with Chemo, but they do not appear to be so debilitating at this time and on this schedule..
Sandy Connor said,
June 22, 2009 at 6:50 am
I’m, glad you are feeling better….I’m not feeling well at all…;-(
pdxfirefly said,
June 22, 2009 at 9:57 am
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear that. You have chosen a difficult treatment protocol and maybe you will start feeling better in a month or so. I felt worse before I felt better and the little break I had in treatments helped me get myself ready for the new onslaugt of Chemo. Prayers for you….
jj said,
June 22, 2009 at 8:00 pm
Yeah!!! Hip Hip Hurray!! I’m jumping up and down with joy for you friend!
Jeanie Zamarripa-Lee said,
June 23, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Glad you are feeling a bit better. I hope you don’t mind that I post this. I got your blog info from Tabitha (Look Good, Feel Better program). I’m wondering if you might be interested in participating in the Beaverton Relay For Life, I’m coordinating events for the survivor tent, please contact me (zamarripalee@yahoo.com) if you’re interested.