Originally Posted by
TuMicks
Well... I found out that the nadir (worst part of the cycle) of the drugs I'm being treated with, hits around day 10 to 14. Guess what? I'm getting the infusions every two weeks. So, if I do the math... they are treating me at the worst time with the next dose. And they are going to do it 7 more times.
Somehow this kinda seems suicidal.
However... I am assured that this is "Evidence Based" practice and people do survive it. And the plan is that the cancer cells don't. I am going in tomorrow for blood work and they'll let me know how I'm doing.
If my hemoglobin is below 7 and/or the platelets below 20 thousand (about a tenth of the normal amount) they'll transfuse me. Oh, goodie.
You gotta have a sense of humor. The standard advice for chemo patients is to not handle dirt or flowers. I haven't read anything about caring for 3 labrador retrievers. Strictly don't ask, don't tell.