Cycle one, the first round of Jen’s chemotherapy is done!
Including all of the pre meds, pre and post hydration, today’s session took six hours.
Jen did really well. No complications or side effects so far.
We met with Dr. Sarma (during today’s second infusion) and learned that the damage to her hip is more extensive than we thought. Her right pelvis socket is not just fractured, it is fragmented.
The bone fragments explain the severe pain Jen feels when she puts any weight on that joint.
Jen will have surgery in mid August, to either scrape away the compromised bone or replace that part of her hip.
Dr. Sarma wants Jen to start five days of radiation treatments tomorrow (Tuesday).
The hope is radiation (and chemo) will stop or slow down the damage, and save Jen’s left hip.
Jen’s pain is the other challenge.
We met with Dr. Bias-Smith (Interventional pain management) this afternoon. He offered a couple of options including neurolysis, a pain intervention delivered by needle, similar to an epidural.
But he recommends a surgically implanted pump. Jen would control the pump with a cell phone-like remote that would effectively block the pain at the nerves. Giving her more control and reducing Jen’s need for oral pain meds.
Sounds like some pain relief in the near future. Continuing to pray for your speedy recovery and good health 💐
It sounds like the doctors are taking good care. Praying for pain relief and continued healing for you, Jen.
We are hoping and praying for healing and pain relief! So thankful for all who are there for you and taking care of you! We are ALL here for you! We love you!
I agree, it seems you have a great medical team to help you. Hoping for the best.
Lots of prayers for that pain relief. The pump sounds like a great plan. Any relief you can get without needing meds is a definite plus. Can’t imagine you getting better care, it sounds like your medical team is definitely on top of things. Tons of love to you friend.
So glad first round of chemo is done!!! Praying you get some pain relief! Sounds like you have the best team of doctors caring for you with a great plan of action. Stay Strong you got this💪🙂💪!!!
Thank goodness for the technology that allows this kind of care and the caring nurses, doctors, and staff who put it into practice. Sounds like the chemo has gone extremely well . . . keeping my fingers crossed that the implanted pump blocks most if not all the pain. I’m writing at the end of the day, so I hope the first day of radiation treatments went well. Love to both of you . . .
So happy the first round is behind you. Miss you terribly. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
GLAD FIRST ROUND OF CHEMO IS OVER! I HOPE THE PAIN GUY’S SUGGESTION WORKS,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH. LOVE YOU,
AUNT JOANNE AND UNCLE DENNY
Glad you’ve gotten through the chemo and done so well! Cheering you on!
WTG Jenn! You made it through your first round of chemo like a super star! Hoping this new plan will bring much needed pain relief! Love you, girl!
Glad the Chemo round 1 is done and a good plan is in place for pain relief!! Keep up the strong fight. Huge hugs from all of Nevs