The 8th and 9th Treatments

I've been busy lately and I got behind on my posts. Let's catch up.

My 8th treatment on March 14th was probably the best one yet. It went by relatively quickly and easily. I suspect the Ativan helped. Remarkably, I didn't experience any side effects afterward except for the runny nose I've had all along. No fatigue. No arm ache. I learned that my nose runs because one of the side effects of the chemotherapy is to produce more tears. The tears then run down my nose.

My 9th treatment on March 28th was long but not too bad. I had to get there at 9:00 for the blood work. My favorite phlebotomist was there but the jab I got wasn't too comfortable this time. The nurse oncologist did a better job of finding a vein without a lot of movement. Then appointments with my oncologists at 10:00. A pulmonary function test at 11:30 showed that my lungs haven't changed from the treatments (that's a good thing). My infusion was scheduled for 2:00 but having my lung tests after my appointments with my doctor seemed to slow up the ordering of the medicine. I had a guest show up during my treatment. It made the time fly by. Thanks Kevin! I got out at 5:00.

I slept after my infusion on Friday as I usually do. I was up early on Saturday and felt great as has also become the pattern. Sunday, I slept all day and night with a few breaks and then most of Monday. If I can get realigned with the clock tonight I think I'll be fine at work tomorrow.