2nd round of Chemo

I finished my 2nd round of Chemo on sunday and so far have yet to experience any nausea or illness. To date my only side effect has been severe exhaustion that lasts for approx 2 weeks, each day being a bit better than the one before. My 4th, 5th, and 6th days are the worst and I am unable to work on those days. I am taking a trip to Pennsylvania to see my sister and I will return on July 7th. Upon my return I will have another MRI (my first since treatment began) to see how effective the Chemo has been, if at all. The good news is that I have suffered very few headaches in the last month and all of my weekly blood tests have come back in the normal range.

First treatment complete

David made it through his first treatment feeling pretty good, but VERY sleepy. He said he would rather sleep a lot then have other issues from the treatment.

More news to come if needed before the June treatment.

Chemo started

David started his chemotherapy Wednesday and is feeling very tired, but OK. He will be off work until May 14.

Chemo date set

Due to an upcoming business trip, David has decided to start his chemo treatment on or after May 5.

Drugs arrived

David's chemotherapy drugs arrived Saturday and he is now checking with his schedule on when he will start his first round. The start may be late this week or after May 5.

Chemo Delay

Due to a delay in the chemotherapy drugs arriving, David is not starting his treatment today. He has to special order the drugs since they are not available at standard drug stores all the time.

Treatments

David will begin these treatments next week:

• Temozolomide (Temodar) 350mg, chemotherapy medication

• Zofran 8mg, a high-power nausea medication

• Nexium 40mg, heartburn medication
  

Weekly blood tests will commence for the entire treatment year. He will also be on a low- or no-fat diet leading into and during the treatment weeks.