Yesterday, March 10th, I began my first Chemotherapy session. Yes, there was apprehension and anxieties as to what it would be like. I knew the how, but this was in real-time happening to me.
My port on my anterior chest was accessed with little to no discomfort. A Huber needle is used, specially designed for this. It is a needle bent at 45 degrees with a special non-coring end to penetrate through the skin and into the diaphragm of the port. That is then covered with plastic dressing protecting the entry point and surrounding skin.
There were two pre-medications to ward off reactions. A huge syringe of ...even I did not want to look. Then two bags infused via the pumps over the next two hours. Finally, a bolus of about 60 cc was push and another pump attached. The last drug is 5-FU. It is infused for 48 hours after the bolus. I have a bag holding the pump and tubing around my neck. That will be removed on Friday at 3 pm. I then return in 14 days to repeat the cycle.
During the chemo infusion, I felt just weird. Something was happening but nothing I could specifically comment on. Nausea has been controlled with medication. I have been able to eat small amounts.
We pray for minimal side effect
Kill Cancer Cells - Kill
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Malachi 4:2 (New American Standard Bible)
ReplyDelete2"But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings; and you will go forth and skip about like calves from the stall.
Thanks for setting up the blog - it helps us who are praying for you - I thought this verse was encouraging - love ya,
Janette
Yes, that is my prayer - Lord allow that chemo to kill, kill, kill those bad cells & then, please Lord protect all those good cells. I won't miss a day to pray for you! Love, Pam
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ReplyDeleteWe will all focus on the bad cancer cells to weaken them and pray that the good cells will be strong against the enemy.
ReplyDeleteI am sure that it must be very strange being on the receiving end! Bon courage my friend! Le Seigneur est avec vous! We will continue to pray for you as you traverse this dark valley! But there is glorious light as you come come through the valley! May the Lord himself accompany you.
ReplyDeleteStay strong! Many healthy blessings your way!
ReplyDeleteRachel Wilson (Thea's step-sister in Indiana)