The doc told me I'd feel like I had the flu for the first 24 hours, and, man, was he right! I was so sick last night. I chilled all night. When we got up this morning I could hardly hold up my head. I was a limp as a wet rag. Lee loaded the truck and we set off for Branson and I slept until about 3. I woke up feeling good, again! I'm tired, but not a bit sick. I'm not supposed to get sick after the first treatment. I sure hope that is true and I sure hope these treatments work.
We are moved into our condo and we did the grocery run, so we can rest! We're going to sleep until we wake up in the morning. No alarms; no agenda. I thank God for rest! I thank God for the bag of tricks that the doc has to help me beat this cancer! I thank God for all the tremendous support I have in every direction. Lee has been absolutely wonderful. I thought today, without him I would be doing this all by myself and all by myself is no fun at all!
Bryce continues to heal. His swelling should have peaked today and we expect him to start looking like himself soon. We sure thank God for him and for his doc's back of tricks, too!
I know how happy we all are that you did find Lee...No one should have to go through this alone. You talked about your treatment being an "infusion"...what does this consist of MJ? Is it shots? What exactly are they infusing you with?
ReplyDeleteDana and Nancy, I'm so sorry to be so long in answering this question. The infusion is where they put an IV into my hand or lower arm and let the drug drip down into me through that needle. It only takes about 30 minutes once they get it going. There is time I have to wait while they check to make sure my liver function is good enough to do the infusion. The they have to find a vein they can use. After the 30 minute infusion, there is a 5 minute flush. The drug is zometa and it is used with complications of bones, so I'm getting it because the breast cancer has spread to the bones.
DeleteI also get injections of faslodex; one in each hip. These don't take long, but they hurt like heck. The drug is very thick and it's hard to push it into the muscle, but that's where it's given. (The muscle in the cheeks of my rump.) Faslodex is a hormone inhibitor that is used on hormone positive breast cancer. For the first month I got Faslodex every 2 weeks. I get Zometa once every 30 days, so, now, I'm getting both every 30 days. I hope these are working and we can continue these treatments. They are much nicer than chemo! If they don't work, I think chemo may be the next option. Love you both!
Ha...been so long MJ that i forgot about it. Thanks for laying it out for us. I know Nancy and I are curious. Hang in there kid...you did it once and you can darn well do it again.
DeleteYou and Lee have really covered a lot of territory the last couple of weeks. I am so grateful to get to spend the time with both of you. Now we're all praying that this treatment will be amazing and that you can keep feeling good. Give the girls hugs for me when everyone gets there. Love you, Doris
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Jo, I was wondering the same thing regarding the infusions ? I pray that your body accepts them and begins the healing process -- hope you feel better today and that you and Lee are able to enjoy your visit to Branson !
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