And Awaaay We Go

All,
As you know, I entered the hospital a week ago today. Chemo was to begin that day, but I wasn’t given a room until late afternoon, so Tuesday became the start day. Then a colonoscopy was scheduled so we were delayed pending the results. When the report came back negative, we had to wait until the following Monday or Tuesday as this particular chemo has some very specific protocols including sending blood samples to the Mayo Clinic. Over the weekend, we were told various things, but 8AM Monday was the chosen time.

At about 2PM Sunday, my hematologist told me that she had awakened the previous night alarmed that there may be a drug interaction issue. Since then, she has done some homework and learned that indeed the drug I was taking for colonitis (Flagil) would elevate the levels of the chemo drug rendering our ability to accurately determine proper dosing levels. It was determined that Flagil would be replaced with another drug and we will wait until Tuesday to allow the Flagil to clear my system.
Monday came and went while we waited to see what other delay would occur. None did, after all the waiting, at 8AM today, the chemo started flowing. It took 2 hours to complete the first dose, then it will be repeated every 6 hours for 16 doses. In the mean time, my blood has been drawn and sent off. Conventional wisdom says I’ll not have any adverse effects (other than fatigue) for about 6 days. At that time, nobody knows if I’ll get sick, or how sick I’ll be. So far, I’m a star! Here’s hoping it stays that way.
Rah Rah Ree
Kick ‘em in the knee
Rah Rah Rass,
Kick ‘em in the other knee
GO ME