June 6, 2011 Trip To CTCA

I really need to get everyone updated with my treatments. As the third day came, after my first new chemo treatment, I got the sickest I have ever been. My muscles where sore and so weak I couldn't walk. Robbin had to get me food and water and do everything for me. Being the independent person that I am, this was so hard to do. But after 5 days, yes 5 days of not being able to walk, I got some energy to get up and do a few things. Robbin has been so good to do everything that needs done and he just keeps going. We made another trip on the 5th of June and I was determined to let the doctors know how much I had suffered with the dose of chemo they gave me. My oncology doctor felt bad but also told me that we have to find a dose that will work. This is the best chemo I can get and she wants me to stay on it. She did lower the dose by 20%. So I had another dose on the 6th but this time she did not give me the zometa. This drug gives me bad muscle aches and with the combination, I'm sure that's why I couldn't walk. I have felt better this time and only have a few muscle aches and weakness. My appetite is not good but I am thinking it will get better soon too. My hope is that I can take this chemo every three weeks with the zometa ever 6-9 weeks. The doctor wants this schedule for 6 months. Then I can have a chemo vacation!! That sounds good!! Just in time for Patti and Rob's wedding in the Dominican Republic. Thanks once again for all the prayers and support!