In my fight against lung cancer, last Friday was a high and low point.
Began a new series of treatment at the Smilow Cancer clinic in New Haven but was at the hospital from 10:45 until almost 7 pm.
First saw the oncologist and learned that my tests from earlier in the week, looked good, no cancer growth in the bone.
Next up to the 8th floor: first give blood and urine so they can test bodily functions
then after analysis by doctors, they contact the pharmacy
the pharmacy puts together the meds on this new program, takes over an hour
two hours for the infusion and then, since this was the first time on this med, had to stay and extra hour for observation. They wanted to make sure I didn't go into shock or anything....
Very unnerving and I ended up as the last patient there.
Glad it's over...now see about the side effects of the new meds.
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How often do you have to have the infusions?
Hi Linda;
Infusions are every two weeks. They are given at the Smilow Hospital.
Thanks for asking.
Mike
Hi Mike:
You can do this! Miracles happen every single day; fight, fight, fight!!!! You CAN and WILL beat this thing.
I think of you often and I'm so very sorry that you're having to go through this at all.
Sincerely,
Louise
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Thanks for the update Mike.
All the best my friend.
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Thank you for the update. I am very glad to know the good news. If you start to have side effects, the people giving you the infusions can help you with suggestions. Have several friends taking chemo right now.
I hope things continue to go well for you!
Thanks for the update, Mike, and I'm so glad the news was positive! Best of luck with the new meds!
Sheila
Wishing you the very best.
Thanks so very much for these kind words, they have certainly made my day happier and are something that I will read again and again.
Most sincerely,
Mike
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