Today was my 8th session of WBR as well as doctor day. After my WBR session, I was off to see Dr. Neal, my primary Oncologist and the team. To my disbelief, I actually felt a lot better today. Nauseousness and fatigue did come and go, but it wasn't as pronounced. My vitals were good and my visit and discussion with Dr. Neal and his team went well. He's always a joy to talk to.
To combat and to help with the fatigueness, he suggested taking a low dose of steroid that he would prescribed. A little hesitant, as I don't like being wired and not being able to sleep while on steroids (for short term), I declined. But, he prescribe it to me anyways so that I may fill it on hand and to take it on a need basis. As for the nausea, him and his nurse said I can try taking Compazine instead of the Zofran, if I don't want to endure the constipation side effects of Zofran. I decline, but acquiesced to it, just for the "in case" I need it purpose days.
As for the Xalkori, I've already restarted resuming taking it twice a day since Wednesday and feel great taking it while going through this WBR. He agreed it was a good idea and cited that it was fine in his reading of medical journals and studies. Definitely good news to hear. We took a few pictures before my visit ended so that I can remember what I looked like with him with hair.
Spring Break
Once headed back into the office, I keenly focused hard to get all my tasks and training done so that I can began celebrating and welcoming the start of my Spring Break family vacation. By 5PM, it was official. I was anxious to welcome Spring Break fun, here we come.
Due to my continued daily WBR treatment each day at early in the morning, this Spring Break's family vacation, will become a Stay-Cation. But, no worries, I've already got lots of exciting day trips all planned. Our itinerary list include places like the Zoo, beach, farm, museums, park, play dates, movie theaters, Napa,,Golfland and even Monterey, Carmel or Muir Woods places. Nevertheless, I'm just so glad and looking forward to spending time together as a family, creating fun filled memories to treasure for a lifetime. Lots of Love.
The steroid in the morning with breakfast might not keep you up in the evening. My doc just prescribed Ritalin to give me a boost. Hoping I can do more with the grankids and not lay down at 2 in the afternoon. Have a nice Spring vacation.
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