Don Wood Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Well, we went for Lucie's treatment today and it was an ordeal for her. We were there from 9:15AM to 4:30PM. We had instruction on the new chemo, Avastin. Then it was administered and took 1 1/2 hours (they said it would be shorter time next time). Then she had four pre-chemo IV medications that took a total of 1 hour. Then came Taxol for 3 hours and then Carboplatin for another hour. Lucie is so wiped out from it all. She did not get sick and experience any side effects -- just very, very tired. We will see with time what the fallout is from the side effects. But, at least, we have started. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Poor Lucie, what an awful day. I shall keep her in my thoughts and hope for a less stressful tx next time. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Oh poor Lucie...not the way you want to spend the day. We are right behind you, they are adding Avastin to the Alimta next week. I hope Lucie continues to feel well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 PLease let Lucie know I thinking and praying for her! Love, Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Sending Prayers From NC I hope the next time is easier on Lucie and You also Don. I know that a NEW CHEMO ESPECIALLY ONE INVOLVING THE WHOLE DAY LIKE THAT IS TRYING ON bOTH OF YOU AND i HOPE THE NEXT ONE GOES SMOOTHER THAN THE FIRST. Darn Caps Lock Key always in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 (((((Don))))) ((((((Lucie)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Don, Poor little thing. That is a long day for anyone. Geez, they are really giving her some heavy duty chemos again. Hope she does okay with them. I am going to shout some high pitched bleating prayers to the Shepherd for her. I have a feeling that she will need them. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Don, Will Lucie have all of those meds each time? What is her schedule like? Mine was three days in a row then wait 3 weeks and do it all over again. I can't imagine a day like Lucie had today very often. Bless you both. Keeping you in my prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 It sounds tough Don. I hope Lucy does not get so wiped out next time. And, of course, I hope she stops the cancer dead in its tracks. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Lucie sure is a trooper.I don't think I could have had the spunk to get through that long.All my treatments were much shorter time than that. Hope they get shorter and easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Don: I hope things go smoother for Lucie next time -- I thought 7 hours in chemo setting was normal: guess not with folks' responses so far (learned something new today)! Mom's chemo has been "full days" like that -- is quite an ordeal. Keep us posted. Praying for great results from this. Hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplelady47 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Oh Don & Lucy - The first day of this chemo regime is really brutal and I feel for both of you. I would come home from chemo and just be totally wiped out. I bet one of the pre-meds is Benadryl and that makes some folks really sleepy. I would be in a chemo room with 15 other folks and I would sleep for at least 3 hours each time. The nurses would change my IV and I would never even wake up!! The good thing about this regime is that nausea usually isn't a problem. The worse part, for me, was the immense fatigue, the intense muscle & joint pain and the issues with taste from day 2 through day 5 post chemo. Drinking tons of water really does help with this one. I didn't drink enough water after one of my chemos and noticed the difference. I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers. With a gentle hug to both of you, Pam in FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Sigh............Don....... I have absolutelly no words other than to say I am sending heavy duty prayers that subsequent tx's will go more quickly and smoothly for dear Lucie! How many of these is she scheduled to have? And of course, it goes without saying, the prayers are also for a very positive response as well. Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Lucie and Don, The two of you are always in my prayers. I'm so very sorry to hear how long and drawn out this treatment is for Lucy. Mike had the long and the short. Oh how I remember the beginning ones that were all day, bring your lunch affairs. It is hard, but I remember there was benadryl in there that knocked Mike out and made him so sleepy.. it's effect continued until later when the decadron kicked in and kept him awake all night. I recall all those effects. I just hope Lucie will feel better soon and that the treatments work. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Don--Sorry to hear that about Lucie, that is a long day for anyone. Hopefully with the frist one under her belt it will get easier. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 What a terribly long and tiring day yesterday was for both you and Lucie. I hope today gets both of you caught up on some well deserved rest and relaxation. Keeping both of you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Lots of prayers going to the heavenly Father for Lucie and you Don. You two are amazing. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Don, I'm so sorry that Luci had such a rough and long day of it. How is Luci feeling today? Lots of prayers and good thoughts coming out to you both. Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hope Lucy sees great results from Avastin. You're both in my prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bauner95 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Don, Mike had Avastin and it does get faster. The first time it took an hour and a half for the Avastin. The next time it took an hour, then after that a half hour. That part should get better. For Mike, it was an all day thing everytime and we drove an hour each way too. Of course at the time it about killed us both I think, but now we seem to be saying it wasn't too bad. I hope things get better for you all. I know what you are going through. How is Lucy today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkerdoodler Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Dear Don and Lucie... many hugs and prayers are going out to both of you today... I know how hard this is on both of you... Jim used to get so frustrated with the fatigue but I use to tell thim tht his body was giving thim the message that he NEEDED to give in to it and just sleep whether it was nighttime or not. You are clearly her biggest supporter and cheerleader. I hope the Avastin works for her! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 Just a quick note to say Lucie was better on Saturday albeit very tired. Thanks for all your prayers, good wishes and concerns. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Thanks for posting an update about our gal, Lucie! I hope so much that she can tolerate this chemo and get to feeling better. I am going to start buying the party favors for the biggest NED dance party ever held here at LCSC just for her. Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 I'll bring the champagne! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Glad to see she feeling better, my prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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