First Chemo Was On 2/16

17 years 1 month ago #3972 by wendy
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Hi Joe,

Why don't you ask about getting a port-a-cath installed for the duration of chemo? It saves the veins and is a lot less painful when getting blood drawn and chemo treatments. It's a day surgery, done under that twighlight drug.

Wishing you all the best with your following treatments.
Wendy

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17 years 1 month ago #3971 by Mike
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Karen my Dr. who is Dr. Wein and his colleague Dr. Malkovichz who does the neobladders and also wanted my treatment done through this course never mentioned this and being the suberb Dr. that he is I know he definitely would of mentioned this because this is how much faith I have with this team at the Univ of Penna. Also Dr. Vaughn who is in charge of my chemo also would of mentioned this. Honestly they never leave out one detail of what they are doing. I do like the part I will be done before I know it, and thank you very much for your reply and concern. Best Wishes, Joe ;)

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17 years 1 month ago #3965 by KarenE
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Hi Joe!

I just wanted to say Hang In There!  My Dad who is 73 just finished this regimen after his Neobladder surgery last July.  I told him it would be over before he knew it and it is!  Gemzar is funky and my Dad needed blood transfusions in each month.  I read this is common.  I hope you don't need them, but don't be surprised if they mention this.  My Dad is feeling back to normal, regaining his strength and just remember, before you know it You'll Be Done!   :)

Take Care!
Karen E.

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17 years 1 month ago #3963 by timb
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Hey Joe
Just to say I'm thinking of you and hope all goes well. You have a great attitude.

My very best wishes

Tim

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17 years 1 month ago #3961 by Mike
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Well I had my first chemo ( official member of Chemo club rather it be the Yacht club but what can you do !!! ) and all went fairly well. The first treatment of each cycle is about 4 hrs. I recieved 1000mgs of Gemzar and 150 mgs of Cisplatin. The Gemzar is a straight up dose but the Cistplatin is based on your body mass index so the regular dose is 70mgs and my (BMI) is 2.5 such the 150mgs of Cisplatin, sorry all I just was always a math freak and asked how they calculated the dose. Remember ask questions lol. Anyway could not have been more comfortable a very nice nurse, flat screen tv with dvd for movies, snacks, soda etc. Also a very comfortable recliner wow. The first 2 days I did not feel too bad and then the worst I felt a couple of days was lethargic and a tad nauseous but that was bearable. So back tomorrow 1/23 just for the Gemzar this time. That stuff is funky I asked the nusre why the burning sensation she cut it back some so that also was bearable. Dang I felt like they were shooting tabasco sauce in me. Well just an update hanging tuff and the best to all that stop by. Regards, Joe

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