December 2, 2007

One way of learning patience

I talked to the doctor before the Chemo on Thursday. I actually remembered to ask her about what will happen after the tumor is gone. She is planning on having another Petscan the week of the 17th which is right before the next chemo. She expects the tumor will be a lot smaller if not completely gone; still Dr. Kanard said that I will most likely have 4 more Chemo treatments instead of the two I was expecting, yuck; so, all in all I will go through 8 treatments instead of 6. I will see her every 3 months and have a pet scan every 6 months. Every 3 months I will have a treatment of Rutuxion which is the R in the RCHOP. The Rutuxion won’t hinder my hair to grow back, or have that bad of side effects, but it is the 3 hour drug! She said they do that because the Rutuxion and the extra treatments will help make sure that the cancer doesn’t come back. I don’t know how long I will have to have the Rutuxion, but hey it can’t be forever, I hope.
I didn't pray for patience, but it looks like I need to learn it. It seems a lot harder to keep enduring knowing that there are more treatments that I have to go through. I did find that there is a clinical trial that is like a immunization shot for kids. It would help my immune system fight the cancer if it ever came back. I think I am going to try to learn more about it.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I love you so much Katiekins!!!
I found myself begging Heavenly Father to take really good care of you yesterday. I did just ask him one day but some days I get really concerned and have to let it all out to him because I hate you having to go through this. You of all people. I just hate it so much!!!
You are so strong and so wonderful.
You are an example to everyone. Anyone would be discouraged to learn that they were having more chemo treatments!! But if there is a way I can help booster your spirits PLEASE let me know!!!
Kiss the babies for me and Derek!!
LOVE YOU KATIEKINS
val baker