So, there it is. Our first blog. Wow.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Second Chemo
Dave had his second round of chemo last Thursday. At the beginning of the first drug, Taxol, Dave started have a reaction. They stopped the drug and gave him Benedryl and a steriod, had him rest for 30 minutes and started again. He tolerated the rest of the dose at a slow rate. This means they will have to give it slow from now on, which just makes the day a little longer. Joni shaved Dave's hair to about 1/4 inch on Sunday. It's been falling out and Dave says "that means the drugs are working". Yesterday the Oncologist called to say a Chest Xray on Friday showed the tumors are smaller. We have to wait for the CT Scan in 2 weeks to tell the exact size, so we are cautiously ecstatic. Dave is tired but doing pretty well.
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woo hoo! keep the good news coming!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Dave! Sent pic's of the hair loss, I like that it means the "mean drugs" are working. I have never heard anyone put it quite like that. Yay.... good luck =} Love Julie
ReplyDeleteEggggggggggcellent (like Jon Stewart rubbing his hands together...) Now we have those tumors exactly where we want them... MooooHahahahahaha! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteGreat news, Love all round.
ReplyDeleteI just sent for 10 "Cancer Sucks" bracelets. Quite the fashion statement. If any of you want one, let me know. -- Elisa B.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you both.
ReplyDeleteElisa...I would like a bracelet. Please let me know when you have them! Dave...the picture of you cooking makes me think of the chicken 'n' noodles you made for me when I was sick...mmmm, it was the best!!! You guys continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Julie S.
ReplyDeleteWow- this works. Now I just need to make sure I told everyone. Gonna get another cute picture up soon.
ReplyDeleteHey, always good to hear good news!!!! Love to you both-Liz
ReplyDeleteELisa, I'll take a bracelet too. I also had my eye on a crystal one. I'll check if it's on the same website if anyone's interested (of course they probably cost more).
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for jumping on. Hope we continue to have good news!