CharlieD Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Had the first treatment of the Clinical Trial Tuesday, Gemzar only the first day. Only took 1 hr 20 minutes for the actual infusion, but had to hang around for 8 hours for blood draws. They took about two gallons throughout the day. Don't know where it all came from. Gotta go back Sun for 7AM start Monday for day two, consisting of the Paricalcitol and another 8 hours of blood draws. Then Tue 7AM for another round of Gemzar and eight more hours of blood draws. Wed just one blood draw and then back home. After that, the following Mon and Tue for infusions only, no blood draws. Then a week off over Christmas and start again Jan 3 with just the infusions weekly for three weeks and then a week off and a CT Scan. This really sounds like fun, don't it? The biggest problem of this whole deal is that Thelma (Wife) found three shopping malls in the immediate vicinity of Roswell Park. The nurses and even my Doc were very accomodating to her and drew maps of how to get to each of them even after I threatened them. (b**ches) She's anxious to get this thing going with just two weeks of shopping till Christmas. And so it goes. Git R Done! I'll keep you all updated. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 CharlieD That is quite a regimin they have lined up for you. But, we do what we have to do huh? I just hope it all goes well for you. You are in my prayers. I envy your wife, all those malls available right before Christmas. Take care of yourselves. Hugs and prayers, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Charlie, Sounds like quite a routine. How do you feel after being a pin cushion all day? I hope it gets easier soon. Best of luck you courrageous man. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Charlie, I hope this does it for you, Lord knows yu deserve a break. Try to hang in there and know you are being thought of and prayed for Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Way to go Thelma!!!! My kind of girl. And good for you too, Charlie. After the blood draws....hope the rest is all just one big piece of cake! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Somebody has to spend all of that money that you don't squander too often on the top shelf. Good for Thelma! She is out buying for the boys and grands and if you behave just a little bit, she might even think about picking out something for her curmudgeon husband as well, so you better start behaving. Starting today! (foot slams down with a thump) I wonder if all the blood draws are because of this study? Thanks for being a guinea pig. You are quite a guy, CharlieD. I may have to put in a good word with Thelma on this account alone. Sunday will be here soon. Enjoy today! Let's have one from the well so that Thelma can spend more. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Charlie, It sounds like you are having a barrel of fun. Seriously, I want you to know that Mike and I are praying that this trial gets r done... Keep us updated. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I want to meet Thelma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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