First Dose of Chemo

I told Mistie that walking back into the room where she had chemo, to start it again, made me feel like flopping on the ground and kicking my feet. You always have smells or places that trigger a reaction in your memory, this is one I was hoping to forget. Well today we are getting our first dose of chemo. Dr rich was considering using Taxol and Avastin to fight the cancer and zometa to add some strength to the bones. He discussed Mistie with some other doctors this morning and considering that she has cancer in the brain decided to change to a Taxol and gemzar. So far she looks like she is taking it fine. This treatment likely wont make her loose her hair and should just make her feel tired. He will monitor her blood to determine if the treatment is helping; otherwise, he will switch the chemo.

He also said that the last time he drew her blood in August she was at normal levels and now she was obviously way over on a tumor marker. I asked him if it is normal that three months ago she would be fine and then for it to explode like this. He said that it happens, and doesnt know what may have triggered it after 5-1/2 years.