WhatsupwithJan
WhatsupwithJan
Wednesday, October 26,2005. 5:05PM.
Jan just finished the 1st segment of the first cycle of her Taxotere
chemotherapy protocol. The drug and related medication (Zofran) to prevent nausea took about two hours to administer through the port-cath installed in her chest.At least,they don't have to scramble to find a vein every time Jan is scheduled for treatment.
she tolerated the procedure without any obvious complications and although she doesn't feel good, she didn't experience any significant nausea and/or vomiting.
We were buoyed by the news that the cancer, (a fairly sizable mass),was only in the liver. None of the scans showed any cancer in any other organ or bones. Hopefully, the Taxotere will act to shrink and/or destroy the tumor. Keep praying.
From a functional point of view, Jan is much better today. She is talking and interacting more normally, and she seems to be in better spirits. The doctor said that she will develop a tolerance for the pain medication, and the drowsiness and desire to sleep will all but disappear. And, it appears, that reality, is indeed, coming to pass.
Our next three scheduled chemotherapy sessions will take place on
11/2,11/9 and 11/23. And Jan's blood will be tested before each session for elevated or diminished white blood cells etc.
Pat
Wednesday, October 26,2005. 5:05PM.
Jan just finished the 1st segment of the first cycle of her Taxotere
chemotherapy protocol. The drug and related medication (Zofran) to prevent nausea took about two hours to administer through the port-cath installed in her chest.At least,they don't have to scramble to find a vein every time Jan is scheduled for treatment.
she tolerated the procedure without any obvious complications and although she doesn't feel good, she didn't experience any significant nausea and/or vomiting.
We were buoyed by the news that the cancer, (a fairly sizable mass),was only in the liver. None of the scans showed any cancer in any other organ or bones. Hopefully, the Taxotere will act to shrink and/or destroy the tumor. Keep praying.
From a functional point of view, Jan is much better today. She is talking and interacting more normally, and she seems to be in better spirits. The doctor said that she will develop a tolerance for the pain medication, and the drowsiness and desire to sleep will all but disappear. And, it appears, that reality, is indeed, coming to pass.
Our next three scheduled chemotherapy sessions will take place on
11/2,11/9 and 11/23. And Jan's blood will be tested before each session for elevated or diminished white blood cells etc.
Pat
posted by JansJourney @ 5:23 PM
2 Comments:
At 7:07 PM,
Anonymous said…
My heart is with you each day of this journey, Pat and Jan. I will keep your family in my prayers. I am glad to have met both of you many years back while all of us were associated with or working for the Probation Dept/Maricopa County. Fondly, Jean Ann
At 4:27 AM,
Brother Tom said…
Jan and Pat...the power of prayer, faith and hope IS working...it is such good news we are only fighting this demon in one part of Jan's body!
I urge everyone to continue and intensify their prayers and positive thoughts for my sister...we're all in this together.
Love, Tom
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