Wednesday, January 12, 2011

T-Minus 2 days until the end of Chemo/Radiation

Tomorrow will be the next to last day of chemo & radiation for Joe.  After his 7:30am radiation treatment we go up 2 floors to the Oncology clinic for blood work and then an appointment with the Oncologist.  Joe has to fast tomorrow morning before they draw blood so they can get a more accurate reading of his glucose level.  Needless to say, the sweets over the holidays have pushed his blood sugar level up a little too high so they want to make sure there isn't anything else going on and thus the fasting.  I guess that means that breakfast will be in the Oncology clinic ASAP after his blood is taken.  It's all a ripple down effect....can't take his chemo until after he eats and he has to take his chemo 12 hours apart.....he can't eat too late at night because it gives him acid reflux when he goes to bed....therefore, he needs to eat breakfast before 8:30 am if at all possible so he can eat and get his evening pills in before 8:30pm.  It's all about schedules these days!  The last couple of days have not been the best for Joe.  He has had severe bouts of nausea and an unsettled stomach along with chills and a slight fever off and on.  Hopefully after the chemo & radiation are over, he will get back to feeling a little more normal on a regular basis.

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