Trying to decide on a relapse treatment plan was much more difficult than I had anticipated. When I read the MRI results back in May, I was devastated, but determined to push through whatever miserable chemo combo was on the menu for relapse. Instead, we were told there wasn't a plan because nothing would cure …
This time, Eli didn't eat anything and I remembered to give him a Zofran to, hopefully, prevent his throwing up when they make him drink the stuff before the scan. We haven't heard that the machine is down, so that's good. We are waiting for a port access, then we'll go downstairs to imaging.
Eli opted for Irinotecan in cranberry juice. After consulting with the pharmacist, I prepared the supplies, but forgot put on gloves until I was in the middle of adding half of the syringe of medication into 30 ml (2 tablespoons) of the juice, but I pressed forward. While swirling the contents to try and mix …
Continue reading Crash and Burn (part 2) or Rising from the Ashes
This morning Eli complained that his foot was aching and red, so I texted a picture to the surgeon who had us come in so he could check him out. The diagnosis was either late effects from radiation or cellulitis, an infection. So antibiotics were prescribed as a precaution. I had planned to spend the …
For a while now, I've been thinking of writing a post that describes what cancer is like for Eli and our family. I had preconceived notions about cancer and treatment before we got to experience it up close and personal, so it isn't surprising when others we talk to have questions. Elaine's preconceived notion #1: …
