Gaelen - Yup that's it, and they were very specific in the chemo teaching and at the first infusion about this, so I am avoiding any "hyperthermic" pursuits until "Jake" is dispatched. The technology always impresses me, but your point is very well taken : it it always just a "tool" and keeping on top of the human reality and variability factor is where the real talent lies. My job now is set on being a "day five rat" if I can't be a 350 !
SkiFletch - yeah I planned on chillaxin' the whole first week and assess the oxi effects. 5FU (Xeloda) was no real issue for me. and Yes...I don't impress easily and I am blown away so far, so I guess if I gotta be a patient ....
Ivona - My order is on the way my dear !!! BUT only prime BC Bud (actually didn't really know it was a different species !! ) seriously, just having had a lung met out I won't "be blowin' fatties with Ross Rebgliati", probably go for "brownies" or pills if it gets to that ?? So far so good (he says after two frickin' days yet !!)
ams5796 - I find it does help me to get through, if I can share some positives and humor...well my definition of humor anyway
...fightin' the good fight !
hopeful - If I can't try to laugh at life's joke on me then I am taking myself too seriously, and that gets me down. I always try to make that human connection with the medical folks...you cease being a disease to them and they appreciate that you value their efforts. I love my nurses !! said that many times in the past too. AND they all have pets so we have an instant connection..even got a visit from a visitation pooch on my first infusion !
NWgirl- Hey Belle I-5's back atcha. Yeah the dex is wierd...used it lots on my patients, works great but they can't say they are "buzzed" or hormonal. I agree there is a definite impact on the hypothalamus/pituitary/adrenal system and the buzz-withdrawal effect is real ! but then so is the nausea and neuropathy
Thanks for the input folks, I am always amazed at the community here.
Cheers
CRguy