Candy Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Hugh had his first treatment with the new chemo on Thursday. No nausea, not even any change in his appetite. It could be wishful thinking but I am pretty sure his coughing has already decreased. By Wednesday his coughing had become quite frequent and I could hear him wheeze. He hardly coughed at all yesterday. This stuff has moved fast since all this started in November of last year. When I questioned our Onc why there was over 10 days between the biopsy and our first visit with him he said that it wasn't very long and was the typical time for patients. In that 10 days Hugh went from frequent coughing and shortness of breath to barely being able to walk from the bed to the bathroom. In fact, on our first visit to the doctor's office he was so sick he had to be helped into the office and had to lay down. So when the doctor told us Wednesday about this newest development and told Hugh he could start chemo "next week" Hugh replied how about tomorrow? I was very glad, I could see an increase in his coughing even Thursday morning. I am convinced by Monday without treatement we would probably have been in a mess again. I don't know WHY this stuff seems to move so very quickly, in the same breath though as soon as we start treating it, it rapidly improves. I am praying this chemo works as well as the last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelleanna Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 candy Glad Hugh got his treatment right away!! Even thouth Chemo makes us feel fatigue & ect. It sure makes the cancer syptom's dissapear like cough & ect. I know it did me! It also makes a person feel better knowing they are fighting the horrible deaseae ((((HUGS)))))) Estelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Candy, am so happy Hugh is getting treatments now. Hopefully they will start to make him feel better. The chemo doesn't drain buddy to much but the radiation did. One never knows from day to day what is ahead. Hopefully goodness and health for Hugh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Candy, I am praying that this new chemo is the miracle for your dear Hugh. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Glad treatments have started. You get on those doctors, push them if they need it. Lord help my doctors if they start dragging their feet with me--my wife will lay into them in a flash if she thinks they are not moving fast enough. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you're family. Keep us updated. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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