Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Chemo
I just came back from the doctor and they explained how the chemo works. I had thought it would be much easier but it is a complicated procedure. I am on two kinds of drugs (Cisplatin and Etoposide) and I have to do Cisplatin weekly and Etoposide 5 days in a row, rest for 3 weeks, then 5 more days to finish. So the total schedule takes 36 days. I have to take both drugs tomorrow (start at 8am), and it would take 5-6 hours total! Well, I will have lot of time for reading or watching TV now. They also have a snack cart which makes rounds and you can get free snacks!! The pharmacist went over all the side effects - the doctors already prescribed 3 kinds of anti-nausea medicine. The good news is, this is very short schedule (she said some people have like 90 day - 6 months treatment). I'm so looking forward to this treatment to be over - even before it starts! But most importantly, I hope these drugs work and kill my cancer!! Please keep your fingers crossed. Thank you and good night!
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When you say, "take both drugs", do you mean you will be going to a clinic where they will be administering the drugs to you over a 5 hour period? Be sure to bring a good book to read- and oh, maybe a nice crossword puzzle!
Mizuho, I know this is scary, but I also know that you are strong. I will send you lots of positive non-nausea thoughts tomorrow. And if you need ANYTHING, you let us know!
Exactly what Chris said. I hope this all beats the crap out of your cancer and leaves you relatively untouched. We are pulling for you and available for anything you need.
Hello Mizuho, it's Maki(Baki).I 've been reading your blog, which is very encouraging. Sometime people face difficulties in their life. Your brave and positive attitude toward the disease gives encourage to everyone around you!! I and my family really hope the treatment will go well. Ganbatte!!
Mizuho-san,
I have been reading your blog. If you need anything (baby sitting Kai-kun and such), please let me know anytime! I am here thinking of you.
Hi Mizuho
I am going to attend the cancer a symposium in Oct. So I'll let you know how it is!!
加油～Mizuho!!
Hey you guys - thank you very much for the messages!
Chriseda,take both drugs mean that they will administer the drugs via IV, and in addition to the chemo drugs, there are Saline and anti-nausea drug. So the whole process takes that long.
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