Plan of attack for Mom’s recurrence
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Kimmie….oh, the never ending feelings of guilt, catholic or not; how easily we can go there. I had read for Bennadryl or Claritin (Antahistamines) to be helpful for pain caused by Neupogen. Of course, you need to run this past the physician. Good luck with the placement of the port and for much success for the upcoming treatment.
Have fun with your in-laws.
Best wishes,
MarionAfter hearing last month that Mom’s CC returned after resection and chemo last year, there is a plan in place. She will have a port placed on Friday and start chemo next week (hopefully). The will just do gemcitabine this time (last time it was that and cisplatin) for 2-3 cycles, check the how the tumors respond with a scan, then move ahead with Therasphere.
I’m really hoping she handles the gem ok this time. She had nausea and fatigue, but it really did a number on her white blood count. They were giving her neupogen, but it was tough for her to go up there every day for 3 days after chemo for the shots. Plus it gave her flu-like achey bones.
I feel guilty too – we’re supposed to leave Friday for a week in the Outer Banks with my in-laws. I was with Mom at just about every chemo infusion last year, brought her and my Dad lunch every time, and took her home most days. My sister is still here, and of course she’s trying to ease my guilty feelings. I know I shouldn’t, she’ll be fine, but it’s still hard for me. (Catholic guilt I think they call it…)
Thanks for listening!
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