Chemo 8

Here we are at Georgetown Hospital, floor 7: infusion. Apparently there was a small mix-up and they weren't expecting us which is very odd since I verified we had an appointment before leaving the previous one and we did have an appointment with Dr M at the Lombardi Center which is a pre-requisite for having chemo done that day. So we have been up on Floor 7 since around 1030ish and we just started the chemo session at 130p. It's going to be a long day. They put us in a shared room as well, since they were full for today.

Scott's weight has remained steady and his side effects are in line with this chemo. They have decided to reduce the dose by 30% because of his neuropathy issues. Dr M doesn't want it to get any worse and it should have been somewhat improved by now. They have dubbed him IRONMAN now because this is his 8th treatment and he should be pretty beaten by now, but all in all he is handling it all well. They said normally by the 5th session, they have to reduce the dosage. Means his young, overall healthy condition has really helped him endure the battle. His blood pressure was normal today, however he is having nausea. He is having something called hand/foot syndrome which presents itself with pain in the hands/feet, discoloration of them, and peeling/cracking. His feet seem to be ok, but his hands are noticable.

The Drs said that once we are done with the FOLFOX round in March, the Avastin will be a breeze. There is very little fatigue etc with it. If that's the case, then the light is getting brighter for us!