PamT Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Dear All, The week ended much better than it began.l Richard has had his port put in, very successfully I might add. His nausea and diarrhea are under control and he gained 2 pounds this week (I think thanks to Krispy Kream doughnuts which he has been craving!) Our oncologist has helped so much with infusions of saline (2 liters a day for three days) and new anti-nausea drugs. I think I am improving on deciding what drugs to give him to keep the stomach in line. Friday we had the 1st chemo of the 2nd round, and in two weeks we will have more scans to see how he is doing. Keep praying for him! He does feel so good now, and my heart is soaring! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Hi, Pam! Glad things are getting better. We found that small meals or snacks every two hours was better for the nausea than three squares a day. Hoping for continued improvement. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 It's good to here from you Pam, and I'm glad things are looking up. Those Krispy Kremes have a way of just making things better, don't they? Praying for us all, TeeTaa P.S. Is Richard a cop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Sounds like good news from here. Sure hope it will continue to get better. Will keep you and Richard in my prayers. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roseymac Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Pam, Glad to hear Richard is feeling much better, and the port was put in with no problem. Weight gain is always good news! Rosemary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Glad for the news, Keep on with the Krispy Kremes, they stay down well. Prayers still going. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyork Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Pam, Good to hear Richard is doing better. Every pound gained back is so encouraging. My prayers are with you. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Glad things are going well. Having a port put in makes things so much easier. Hope all continues to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Pam, Glad things are getting a little better.The port and the Krispy Kremes are both good ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 So glad things are better for Richard. These new meds can do wonders can't they? I hope the scans go well and that you get a NED visit. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 this is the same chemo regimen my husband is on now for his recurrence. He doesn't have much problem with stomach stuff, but the cisplatin is killer for that. did the oncologist office tell you about the magic immodium? Take two when the Big D starts, and two more in two hours. Take one after that for each recurrence. Don't go by the package directions, for chemo patients you can take a whole lot more. Keep on with the Krispy Kremes, this is no time to be worrying about health food - that's for later, when he's in remission! Hang in there and God Bless! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Pam, Ports are terrific and Krispy Kremes are terrificer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Pam, Krispy Kreams and double -scoop shakes seem to be the only "good" thing about cancer. So glad Richard is feeling so well, Love Paddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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