This week Karen had the chemo medication Gemzar without any other medications. This was the first time she’s had that one without the Carboplatin, so we weren’t really sure what to expect. The Carboplatin/Gemzar mix last week rolled over her like a steam roller, and it took days before she was able to be up…
Month: May 2017
Start of a New Cycle
The first week of the chemo cycle is always the hardest for Karen. Some of the chemo medications are administered weekly, while others on some type of interval. No matter the interval, the first infusion has all the medications, and the side effects are at their maximum in the period following. When considering side effects, anticipation…
Chemo Starting Up Again Next Week
Karen’s chemo starts at the Cleveland Clinic next Tuesday, May 16th. Her surgeon sees patients at a Medina branch, so we’re going there, as it’s about 40 minutes closer for us. There’s not much excitement about starting a new cycle of chemo. It’s no fun at all. She’ll be starting the Carboplatin again, but adding…