Remembering Dave Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I usually don't post needing help but I am now. I started my 3rd round of chemo yesterday. I am receiving Cisplatin and CPT-11 (camptosar). Last week my Onc said he was going to increase my CPT-11 dosage by 15% since I was doing so well. Well........I don't know if it just the cumulative effects of the chemo rounds or the increased dosage of CPT-11 but I feel like total doggie d** d**. Please keep me in your prayers for the next few days while this poison gets washed out of my system. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 your always in them, but I will boost it up a notch right now for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, Hoping the chemo "washes" out real soon. Drink plenty of water or gatorade, this helps the process! Hang in there, it will get better. Sending prayers your way. Just try to sleep as much as possible. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Just said a prayer David.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hey, David, You have them. Here's to hoping that you are feeling better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Prayers coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, You are absolutely in my prayers!!! Hang in there David and Karen. Huge Hugs!! Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Make sure you're careful not to pick up a bug. Your blood counts are probably down and you need to take care of yourself and watch that you don't pick something up. I'm sorry to feel so crappy. I know its hard but hang in there. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, Prayers headed your way. Sleep and fluids - sounds like a plan. Just take care of yourself. Prayers and hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, I'm sorry, but no one in my family is allowed to feel like dog d** d**. You'll just have to stop! Seriously, I'm so, so sorry this chemo is kicking you so badly. You were brave to let them hit you with it harder than before, and I know it's to do maximum damage to any cancer cells that may be trying to grow. I just hate that it does this much damage to YOU in the process. I heard you all had yogurt smoothies for breakfast this morning, and I hope there are some serious healing powers in those things. Hang in there, little brother. I'm thinkin' about cha. Love, BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, I agree with Rochelle. Watch out for bugs. Especially the tiny microscopic kind. Hope you get feeling better soon. Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Prayers comin', David C. Wish you the best. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, Prayer already said hoping you start feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David,That's a bad feeling and I hope it goes away quickly.As mentioned above drink lots & lots of water,it helps.Listen to Ry she is rite.Mabe a 2 or 3 stay under the blanket and lots of water will help.Prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laberl Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 I'm sorry you not feeling well. My mom is on the same (both) chemo and has completed 5 rounds. She's feeling the same way, and they told her it is just the cumulative effects of the chemo. I'll be thinking about you-hope you will feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 You (and us all) are in our prayers everyday, but especially now. Good luck. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi David, I had the same combo your on now (cisplatin and camptostar) so I have a good idea of how your feeling. Sending up prayers that it washes out quickly, and I want you to know that it will get better. Stay on top of the anti nausea pills, stay hydrated and just rest. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me. I often see cpt-11 posted, but I never knew it was camptostar...Thank You! BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, I didn't have cpt-11, but I did have cisplatin and that's rough stuff. I hated it--metallic taste in my mouth, fatigue, nausea, vomiting. Also a generally volatile feeling through my whole body. Don't know what to advise, other than take the anti-nausea meds to try to stay ahead of it, drink lots of fluids to flush it out, and get plenty of rest. I know visualization does you a lot of good, you said you just imagine those drugs killing those bad cells. Try to hold that in your thoughts..... I hope you feel better really soon. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hi David,,,, Thoughts and prayers going out to you!!! Peace, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 david, hope that you are feeling better really soon. my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. God bless, mj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Count me in on the prayers. I'm saying them as soon as this is finished. God Bless and all my love to you. Nancy O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Hey David. Hang in there bud. I can't say I know what you're going through, but I can imagine it's got to be pretty bad. But I can't imagine what it would be like to have to choose such a treatment, knowing how bad it can be, AND knowing that the only other choice is where most don't want to go. If I wore a hat, it would be off to you my friend. YOU are my source of inspiration. Thanks for that. Stay strong and positive. I'll be thinking of you. Hope things improve for you. Take care David. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 David, If you really felt as bad as you say, you wouldn't be say doo doo, I think a stronger word might be inserted. Hang tough. Keep remembering that by taking this chemo it means that the light at the end of the tunnel is not a freight train. You and your whole kit and kaboodle family are well loved here, so even without asking, all of you (in-laws included) are in our prayers daily. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Oh David, You bet ya. I know just what your going through, as do so many of your friends here. Just know that the chemo is doing its job dear friend. You and your family are in my prayers. God hear my prayers and make this young man healthy and whole. In your precious name Dear Lord, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dede Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 David, I am praying that you recover soon from this round of chemo and have more energy and less pain. Peace, joy and tranquility to you, Karen, and Faith. Love, Dede Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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