Yesterday was my last treatment of phase 1 of my chemotherapy, I had my husband whom is my rock and my mom my other rock with me. This was the first treatment that she came to with me and I am sure that it was the hardest thing for her to do, she is so strong and an amazing support to us, not sure what I would do without her. It hit me so hard with fatigue that I knocked out on the lazy boy and fell asleep during my treatment. A change in medication for my nausea was done and it seems to help a little better than the last time. At lease the 2nd phase of chemo does not cause nausea, that is something I will not miss.
The fatigue is something that can only be described as my body being taken over by sleep all the time. I can be sitting on a chair or watching tv and I will instantly fall asleep. My body is so tired and out of my control at times that I need to hold on when I get up to gain by equilibrium back. I am just so happy that I am halfway through my chemo treatments.
The second phase of my chemotherapy also consists of 3 treatments every 3 weeks for 9 weeks. The next part involves taking medication by mouth the day before the treatment 2 times a day, the day of and the following 3 days. The reason for this is because the chemo meds can cause an allergic reaction, water retention, therefore region in the legs and feet as well as a build up in the lungs. Also, one of the key side effects of the dexotaxotele is moderate to extreme joint and muscle pain, in this case they will provide me with small doses morphine if necessary. Along with all this I must inject myself with Neulasta 24-48 hours after every treatment, this will help build my immune system and help fight away infection. Best part of this is that it is not covered by Medicare, so we ask the price and it is between $2500 a $3000 per injection times that by 3injections and that is a lot of money. I immediately contact my group insurance and God bless them, the injections are covered at 100%. Brought my prescription to the pharmacy and asked them what the fee was, and of course $2891.00 each injection. There are other options, with the RAMQ I would have to do a different injections 1 a day for 7- 10 days or an organization would pay for the balance should I have only had 80% coverage.
I guess they really do make lots of money on sick people, and this is why I strongly believe that they will never admit yo having a cure foe any cancer.
Cancer Sucks, I hate chemotherapy
Thank you all for your words of love and encouragement.
To my husband, please bare with me the next 7-10 days, I love you more...
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