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Cycle 5 under way…
Thanks everyone!
Yesterday, I headed down for my cycle 5. The transfusion went well and I felt really good after getting it. I’m considering vampirism as a new way of life. ;)
My counts were all up and the only issue was creatinine, which is indicating kidney function problems. Hopefully, that will resolve after chemo is done. Usually it does. They reduced my doses and after a bunch of number crunching determined I am still ok to continue in the clinical trial.
Feeling pretty good today with only intermediate nausea. Not a lot of appetite but the dogs were happy that I didn’t figure that out until I was eating so it was feast for them. :)
Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.7 Replies-
Mike,
You’re an inspiration. Thank you for leading the way with grace, dignity & a terrific sense of humor.
Praying for you & your family.
Keep on kickin’
b
DH (Dear Hubby)…
Diagnosed: March 2013
TURBT (non-invasive, aggressive), CIS: April 2013
BCG began: May 2013
Completed initial BCG: July 2013
Mike,
I am looking forward to when you have this thing licked. I always enjoy reading about your thoughtful posts over the years and am thinking & praying about ya!
DX 5/6/2008 TAG3 papillary tumor .5 CM in size. 2 TURBS followed by 6 instillations of BCG weekly with a second round of 6 after a 6 week wait.
Mike,
Glad to hear that cycle 5 is under way. Go, Mike, go!!!
Anita
Anita
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Caregiver
Thanks Catherine!
We used to live in Fort Collins which was much closer to the foothills and mountains. We noe live near a little town called Wiggins which is 65 or so miles east of there. Even with that, on clear days I can the Rockies. No clear days since the fires started and there is a distinct smoky haze. Can’t smell it because it is high up by the time it gets anywhere near here but it’s terrible in Denver where I get my chemo.
Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
Hello Mike… So happy you are feeling better and your numbers are at a good level again. I think about you often, and every time I hear about more wildfires in Colorado. Have any of those been near you?
I hope your Cycle 5 continues in an uneventful and positive way. Go get ’em!
Best wishes… CatherineTURBT 1/21/10 at age 55
Dx: T2aN0M0 Primary Bladder Adenocarcinoma
Partial Cystectomy 2/25/10
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Jean,
Thanks!
Yes, I’m using Zofran. It works pretty well. I take that plus Emend plus dexamthezone for two days after my day 1. Then 2 days of dex and Zofran, then just Zofran when needed. Needed it more Regis last cycle.Mike
Age 54
10/31/06 dx CIS (TisG3) non-invasive (at 47)
9/19/08 TURB/TUIP dx Invasive T2G3
10/8/08 RC neobladder(at 49)
2/15/13 T4G3N3M1 distant metastases(at 53)
9/2013 finished chemo -cancer free again
1/2014 ct scan results….distant mets
2/2014 ct result…spread to liver, kidneys, and lymph system
My opinions are my own and do not reflect the opinion of ABLCS or anyone else. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV.
Mike….good to hear you are back on track. Are you using the zofran for the nausea? It helps me a lot.
I hope this cycle goes smoothly. Thinking of you.
Blessings….JeanSign In to reply.
