Tally up
This is one of my lists for March’s theme of “Lists” for nablopomo, which I am miserably failing at keeping up and or writing lists at least once a day. April’s theme is “Letters.” Go here if you want the details.
Chemo sessions I had: 12
Duration of each chemo session: 3-5 hours via IV
Frequency of chemo: Once every 14 days
Days I was bedridden from chemo: ~72 days
Times I puked from having chemo: 432 - 864 (that figures about 6-12 times each of the 72 days)
Hair lost: every strand on head & body except eyebrows
Neupogen shots I received to boost my system so chemo wouldn’t be delayed: 48
Radiation therapy sessions: 10
Duration of radiation: 45 seconds front & 45 seconds back (kind of like roasting or grilling) I think it was 45 seconds.. can’t remember now.
Preparation time before radiation: 15 minutes
Lives we’ve been gifted as a result of all the above: 3 (my very own, and our 2 children)
Christine Said,
March 26, 2008 @ 9:00 am
John got G-CSF injections after the chemos to boost his system. His chemos lasted 3 days each time. He had to stay in the hospital 4 weeks for each of the treatments. He only had to have chemo 3 times instead of 12. I don’t know which would be better. I am thinking that both were very hard but so worth it. He only had one radiation. He got it for pain. He still has a big brown patch on his back. It fried him.
Christine’s last blog post..For Pity Sake!
Amie Said,
March 26, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
Wow…what a grim list.
But thank goodness for chemo, even if it is poison.
Amie’s last blog post..Happy Easter