Another big "Thank you!" to everyone who has taken time to respond to my post!
A few people have asked about my treatment. I am on 12 cycles of Folfox over 6 months, so each fortnight. I go to the hospital on day 1 for the following infusions:
Day 1
Pre-meds of of Solumedrol (120gm), then Kytril (120gm)
Oxaliplatine (85 mg/m3)
Levofolinate de Calcium (100mg/m3) (These 2 meds go in together over 2 hours)
Fluoro-uracile (400mg/m3) (5FU) for 10 minutes
Then the pump is connected and I get 600 mg/m3 5FU this way through over 22 hours at home.
Day 2
Levofolinate de Calcium (100mg/m3)
5FU (400mg/m2)
both in together over 2 hours
Then pump again with 600mg/m3 over the next 22 hours at home
The local nurse comes to disconnect the pump around midday on Day 3.
Today I am in 8 days since my last chemo and feeling quite good really! My positivity is back, I am doing everything that I was doing before the chemo and the neuropathy is now tolerable outside with good gloves. I'm making the most of this good week and trying to plan better for next week...more dishes prepared and in the freezer...making a prawn curry, some pasties and a quiche today! Tomorrow going to our dance group..extra exercise and seeing friends, both great for morale! It feels sooo good to be well again!
Judi xxx