VA hospital has all records on computer which is great. The PA read some of the CT Scan report - bottom line is "substantial shrinkage of tumors in both lungs" and NO evidence of spreading. The news we were hoping for. One day at a time. Next week is onocologist and unless he has changed the plan - two more chemo treatments for sure.
Elaine
January 31 -
For two weeks I have been fighting a head cold that went to my chest and now Paul has it. The doctor gave him medication and antibiotics to fight it off and
he feels better. His primary doctor says lungs are clear now.
He had the second chemo treatment January 18 and the same side effects - lasting about three days of fatigue and loss of appetite. He seems to not have lost more hair yet.
Due to losing his hair in blotchy patches he used his electric trimmer and cut it really short - just fuzzy now. It will take some getting used to but is not upsetting him at all since he know that means the chemotherapy is working - cancer is leaving his body and that is what is important. He is just as handsome as ever to me!!
Paul drove to my niece's house 100 miles north of here to have Christmas with my family of 34. He did well and I drove home.
Paul is eating well and gained a few lbs. which he does not need to do. No real side effects except aching and fatigue! He does lots of resting!
We were able to go for a short visit and dinner to our sons house - 30 miles away. Third and fourth day after chemo - body aches but feeling pretty good. Pills of nausea helped that situation but caused constipation which he dealt with for a few days.
December 20 - Paul had his first chemo treatment. Premeds for allergic reactions and nausea made him sleepy so he slept a lot through the four hours of taxol/carboplatin. I stayed in the room with him - watched tv - they gave me a lunch tray. This was at the VA hospital in Syracuse, NY. Everyone was kind and helpful.
I drove home and we both slept a good night sleep.
