5 Radiation Treatments
2 Chemo Treatments
Scott felt great this am, started off with treatment # 5 of radiation first thing in the am and then went off to work. Left work at lunch time for Chemo session #2. The Dr. suggested a bit more benadryl prior to today's chemo to possibly alleviate some of the side effects suffered after the initial dose of chemo. Can you say "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"...yep, it knocked him out better than Mohammad Ali could have. He's going to suggest maybe a bit less next time. This is all part of the process, figuring out what works best and going with the flow. After about a 3 hour nap off and on, he came home to nap more. He skipped dinner and slept through the night. So besides being totally wiped out, Scott didn't experience the chills or headache, only a slight fever (under 100) which can be normal.
Today's Symptoms:
Great up till Chemo
After Chemo:
Exhausted
Slight Fever
No appetite
Discontinued coffee and tea due to "foul" taste (he described it in different terms..I'll spare you)
Food is starting to change it's flavor...cardboard taste
Dry Mouth
Noticeable Changes:
Skin Rash more apparent
Quieter Voice
Activity Level:
After chemo..None...totally wiped out slept or laid and watched TV
Pictures taken next morning after a full night of sleep.
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