Chemo yesterday
Chemo went just fine yesterday, but I had another reminder that MD Anderson is a huge massive organization that can be very frustrating. This is the second round of the drug I am on. I was expecting an experience very similar to the last infusion - the first round.
During the last infusion, the nurse packed my hands and feet in ice and told me that although it was not written on the order from the physician, they ALWAYS pack your hands and feet in ice with this particular chemo (to reduce the blistering caused by the chemo). I am all in favor of reducing the blisters, so I played along.
Yesterday, my nurse didn't mention the ice. When I asked her about it, she said it was not on the doctors orders. I tried to explain the situation calmly and logically, but she just seemed offended that I was questioning her. We kind of went round and round - all I wanted was an explanation as to why someone thought it was necessary last time and it is not necessary this time. She kept telling me she would get me the ice if I wanted it and I kept telling her I didn't want it unless I needed it. Round and round.
Luckily there was a shift change and my next nurse was snappier and took the time to investigate. It turns out that the drug I am on is used very often by the OB/GYN docs for cancer and their dosages are MUCH higher than the dose I am on. Therefore, they ALWAYS use the ice. Problem solved. No ice for me and we will see how my hands and feet handle it.
I think I mentioned last time that the mother of my sister-in-law was receiving chemo at the same time I was. She was on the floor right below me. I guess it was convenient for Kristi to pop back and forth between us, but the stress of both of us dealing with cancer has been hard on her as well. She has great faith and is a rock about these things and I love her dearly, but she could use some prayers for strength as well. Her mom's cancer is responding to treatment - YAY! Once they get the lung cancer under control, they will move on to treating the breast cancer if necessary. Seriously! Can you imagine?
I thought last night was going to be tougher than it was. I can feel the pain in my joints and bones returning and the nausea started kicking in. However, the pain never got that bad and I took a nausea pill. I just drank lots of water and peed all night - overall pretty good!
Thanks to all who pray! God listens.
Much love! Kelli
During the last infusion, the nurse packed my hands and feet in ice and told me that although it was not written on the order from the physician, they ALWAYS pack your hands and feet in ice with this particular chemo (to reduce the blistering caused by the chemo). I am all in favor of reducing the blisters, so I played along.
Yesterday, my nurse didn't mention the ice. When I asked her about it, she said it was not on the doctors orders. I tried to explain the situation calmly and logically, but she just seemed offended that I was questioning her. We kind of went round and round - all I wanted was an explanation as to why someone thought it was necessary last time and it is not necessary this time. She kept telling me she would get me the ice if I wanted it and I kept telling her I didn't want it unless I needed it. Round and round.
Luckily there was a shift change and my next nurse was snappier and took the time to investigate. It turns out that the drug I am on is used very often by the OB/GYN docs for cancer and their dosages are MUCH higher than the dose I am on. Therefore, they ALWAYS use the ice. Problem solved. No ice for me and we will see how my hands and feet handle it.
I think I mentioned last time that the mother of my sister-in-law was receiving chemo at the same time I was. She was on the floor right below me. I guess it was convenient for Kristi to pop back and forth between us, but the stress of both of us dealing with cancer has been hard on her as well. She has great faith and is a rock about these things and I love her dearly, but she could use some prayers for strength as well. Her mom's cancer is responding to treatment - YAY! Once they get the lung cancer under control, they will move on to treating the breast cancer if necessary. Seriously! Can you imagine?
I thought last night was going to be tougher than it was. I can feel the pain in my joints and bones returning and the nausea started kicking in. However, the pain never got that bad and I took a nausea pill. I just drank lots of water and peed all night - overall pretty good!
Thanks to all who pray! God listens.
Much love! Kelli
posted by Kelli @ 7:12 AM
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