A Long.....Day of Chemo.

Day one of chemo is done, and it was a bit longer then expected. It was a busy day in the infusion center so getting the Port accessed and lab's checked (all blood work needs to be done prior to the chemo being infused), took longer then expected. Our nurse also had a great deal of information to cover with us on our first day so the chemo meds didn't start until close to noon. The infusions took about 4 1/2 hours total then they placed the last one on a pump (It's a CADD pump) that will stay on for the next 48 hours. We will go back this Wednesday afternoon to have it discontinued, and for a nurse to check to see if George is staying hydrated and tolerating the first round. We had a very good nurse today, and the good news is she always works Mondays so we will have her again for the second round in two weeks.

George did very well today, and his Nurse Susan was able to give him some tips on what to expect. We also saw Dr. Wainberg and went over a few more details. His plan at the moment is to give George four cycles of this combination of Chemo, and then repeat the CT scan to measure the mass.  On a lighter note, Dr. T  happened to walk by outside the building and saw us in the infusion center through the window as George was sitting in his chair getting chemo.  Dr. T stopped, smiled, and waved at us.  It was a light and spontaneous moment.

As I already stated, it was a long day, and the next infusion should go more quickly. We couldn't have done it without a few helping hands; our friends and neighbors the Finns took Matthew to and from school, Diane  picked up Hanna and checked on the kids later in the afternoon when it was determined that we wouldn't be home in time for dinner, for Jan who so graciously brought dinner over for us and for Lianne for leaving us a "Surprise Package" on our back door. The package was a delivery from George's work company  NET/30, INC. It was the most creative toy, a "Vanca Van" filled with photo's, well wishes, and generous contributions from each of George's colleagues. I just had to show you a photo so you could get the visual.

~Donna