For tha past four Thursday's I have been receiving Rituxan therapy to hopefully prevent my cancer from returning. The sessions have run from four to six hours in length. They have gone fairly well. The Benadryl that they give me prior to the treatments has pretty much knocked me out for 2-3 hours so time goes by relatively quick. To help prevent a fever, chills and body aches they give me two extra strength Tylenol. I have come away from each session feeling weak and tired but I am okay.
My next therapy treatments will not be for another six months. If I start getting sick or start having infections I have to let the chemo nurse know so that she can document them.
I also have to continue to watch for swollen lymph nodes but I am not expecting any problems in that area. I just need to be aware of what is going on with my body.
During the next six months I need to work on getting my plumbing back into working order.
I see Dr. Finne on Monday and the ball will get rolling from there.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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