Saturday, April 21, 2007
I should probably also mention...
My CT scan results came back showing improvement. Since there was still some concern about why my liver counts were off, I had to wait until the blood test results were back on Tuesday before going to the infusion area.
It took hours.
It was possible that the Abraxane had ceased to be effective or was causing the liver problems, in which case Dr. Hayes mentioned having me participate in a research study that involves two chemo medications taken orally.
Whereas I wouldn't mind being able to take pills, the prospect of having to move on to the next chemotherapy drug did not make me happy. There's a limited number of chemo drugs available, and I have to hope that production of new effective medications (to which I am not allergic) outpaces my disease.
Anyway, the numbers came down so I went to go be infused as normal.
I did discuss with Lita the possibility of reducing my dosage of decadron, but in the mean time am using Prescriptives foundation to at least look better. I have concluded that the acne creams are not doing squat and will need to have words with the dermatologist about it on Tuesday. Monday I am going to have words with the orthodontist, so hopefully soon I will be able to floss and eat corn on the cob.
It took hours.
It was possible that the Abraxane had ceased to be effective or was causing the liver problems, in which case Dr. Hayes mentioned having me participate in a research study that involves two chemo medications taken orally.
Whereas I wouldn't mind being able to take pills, the prospect of having to move on to the next chemotherapy drug did not make me happy. There's a limited number of chemo drugs available, and I have to hope that production of new effective medications (to which I am not allergic) outpaces my disease.
Anyway, the numbers came down so I went to go be infused as normal.
I did discuss with Lita the possibility of reducing my dosage of decadron, but in the mean time am using Prescriptives foundation to at least look better. I have concluded that the acne creams are not doing squat and will need to have words with the dermatologist about it on Tuesday. Monday I am going to have words with the orthodontist, so hopefully soon I will be able to floss and eat corn on the cob.
Labels: Abraxane, blood tests, braces, chemo, CT scan, Decadron, dermatologist, Dr. Hayes, infusion, Lita, liver
