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started chemo again today
I went in and started chemo again. I did the Gemzar/cisplatin prior to surgury. After surgury and path reports it didn’t do much. came back in my lymph nodes and prostate big time. One month prior to surgury I had the pet scan the CT scan and they all came back clean. I have a hard time believing this all occured in 30 days between the time of the scans and surgury.
Anyhow today they started me off with the anti-nausea meds first and then gave me benedryl. That benedryl really gave me the shakes. They gave me a shot of adaven which immediately took care of that. My wife said I was jumping around like a fire cracker. Now i’m on a 3 week cycle of taxol and carboplatin. After this round I was so tired I was barely able to drive home. I got home and slept for 1 1/2 hr. got up and ate a 1/2 of a sandwich and now I feel brand new. I actually feel GREAT. I sure hope it stays this way. I have to do this 5 more times. Now I’m hoping I don’t lose my hair.
I’m going to get a bowl of ICE CREAM now that I feel so good!!!!
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they took mine…
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i thought they ALWAYS took prostate when they took bladder???
did i miss something ??
grampadonut
dx t2-g3
05/07/08
Dear George,
I just wanted to wish you well with your chemo regime. I am so glad to read that you are fighting strong.
Take great care of yourself…
Leigh
Leigh, 39
Dx July 2007
TURBT July 2007
RC/Neobladder ,Studer Pouch, September 2007
Erasmus Centrum Rotterdam
TNM Classification: pT4 N2 Mo
4 cycles aduvant chemo Gemzar & Cisplatinum
Hi George- I don’t know your whole story but it sounds very similar to my husbands. Last year, Bob had the scrapings, then the BCG treatment, then was told the bladder had to come out. The surgeon promised that he would be cancer-free – well only 2 weeks later there were nodules in the lung. I won’t bore you with the rest of the story, you can read somne of my posts if you like- suffice it to say that it’s been a nightmare.
Best Wishes to you- you have a wonderful attitude- enjoy your ice cream
LorrieGeorge,
I have to say I love your attitude, or no attitude, and I will leave a place at the table for you and your wife, hats off to her for taking good care of you.. I can’t wait to carve the BIRD….!!!!!take care George,keep in touch.Ginger
Hell, If I keep feeling this good I will be at your Thanksgiving dinner !!!!!!
Actually last weekend my wife did the same for me. She did the turkey and all the fixens. SO Good!!! I couldn’t eat turkey 2 weeks in a row so I have to pass on your dinner!!!!! looks like the weather is going to be good, being you are having family over.
Eat till your stuffed and then go back for more….
GeorgeGeorge,
Glad your feeling better. It is hard to believe you were clean then one month later not. It challenges the mind. I wish you the best during your chemo treatments, no side effects, stay away from the benydryl..GeneSign In to reply.
