RunningAHEAD - Topic: One treatment down, three to go

munchkn883

posted: 1/28/2009 at 9:40 PM

Had my first Clinical Trial treatment this morning. Didn't start out very well....my port wouldn't give blood until after the third stick and then I had to take a deep breath and hold it. I think the nurse got about 15 viles of blood. After that I was given the drug and had no ill effects. Tomorrow and Friday I go back to give blood. We are praying this drug will stop the progression of the cancer.

xor

posted: 1/28/2009 at 9:55 PM

Well, at least you have a port! 15 viles. Yikes. Good luck. You know what to do.

Ileneforward

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posted: 1/28/2009 at 10:57 PM

You have my prayers too, munchkn. Smile

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evryday

posted: 1/29/2009 at 7:11 AM

Good luck with this new treatment, Munch. Smile

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coastwalker

posted: 1/29/2009 at 8:17 AM

You're one tough and determined lady, Munch! I'm so glad you got through the first treatment, and hope the next three will be easier on you. And, of course, I hope that the drug does what it is intended to do and brings the cancer to a halt. How long after the last treatment will you get a report on the effectiveness of the drug? Jay

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munchkn883

posted: 1/29/2009 at 9:45 AM

This morning the nurse stuck my port one time and the blood flowed! That was a blessing! Jay -- I believe I am going to have CT and Bone scans a month after the last treatment. Should be the first full week of April.

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Renee the dog

posted: 1/29/2009 at 10:16 AM

Quote from munchkn883 on 1/29/2009 at 9:45 AM:

This morning the nurse stuck my port one time and the blood flowed! That was a blessing!

That had to have been a relief! Thinking good thoughts for you...

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Twocat

posted: 1/29/2009 at 10:57 AM

You have had a very tough row to hoe. I wish you well in your treatment and I hope it does the trick.

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posted: 1/29/2009 at 10:59 AM

I wishing all the best for you Munch. Thanks for keeping us updated.

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Carolyn

posted: 1/29/2009 at 5:42 PM

I was wondering if you intentionally used the word "viles" instead of "vials" - it would be appropriate in this case! I hope the new drug works, and that you continue to have no bad side effects. Good luck!

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tselbs

posted: 1/29/2009 at 6:59 PM

It sounds like you are off to a good start on your treatments. With one fourth done, if this was a marathon, you'd have over 6.5 miles behind you and less than 20 ahead of you. Hang in there munch. TomS

munchkn883

posted: 1/29/2009 at 10:26 PM

Wild -- Just a typo...but you are right, either would be appropriate!

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