Jen’s chemo started around 3:00, and continued for an hour. We had lunch while the pre-meds ran. Her second course began around 4:30, took 2-1/2 hours
Including pre-meds, pre and post hydration, today’s session lasted about 6-1/2 hours.
Earlier, Dr. Sarma talked to Jen about side effects. “I wouldn’t necessarily expect too much, except fatigue. I do expect some tiredness to maybe set in today or tomorrow for about three or four days, and the tiredness will kind of abate.”
Jen asked how long before we would know if the chemo worked. Dr. Sarma said if the treatments are successful, signs of improvement will appear in three to four weeks.
Later this evening, nurse Kathleen stopped by to spur Jen on. “You made it through the long one. You guys can do it. You can do it.”
Pain remained a problem for Jen today. Working with Dr. Sarma, Nurse Practitioner Alice Spiros (Palliative Care) has been looking at other ways (in addition to meds) to get Jen’s pain under control.
Alice told us to expect a visit from Interventional Pain Care in the next day or two. “Sometimes they can do nerve blocks,” she said. “Not sure if they can, but I want them to look it over and see if there is anything we can do that’s non-opioid that may provide some relief.”
We may be here a couple of days longer.
I love nurse Kathleen’s mantra: “You guys can do it. You can do it.”
Lots of us would like to help, so please let us know what we can do–in addition to sending lots of love and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
I don’t know what I would do, if I didn’t get your updates. You will make it through this chemo. I feel it .
Jen, you’ve got so many cheerleaders in your corner that together we all sound like sports has started up again! Go, Jen, Go!📣
Sending love and hugs for you both.
thinking of you Jen…
Love you guys! ❤️😘
Indeed, knowing that people are willing to be kind to you, to help and have confidence must be like a salve.
I am hoping all goes as planned and that pain can be managed more effectively.
It’s hard to be in pain, of course. And it hurts so to see someone you love in pain. I hope they can help with that.
❤️
Hang in there…easier said than done, I know…I’m hopeful for the nerve block. 🙏🏻 ❤️ 👍🏻
Sounds to me like you are getting a large group of supporters from the nurses to the doctors. You
are in good hands!! I hope they can get you some pain relief, one way or another! It’s no fun to be
in constant pain. Sending out lots of prayers and good wishes for great results from the Chemo!
Love you,
Aunt Joanne & Uncle Denny
Let this love keep you strong! Lots of folks sending many prayers your way!