Today marked the beginning of the 2nd week of treatment. Tony is on a very aggressive treatment plan, with the highest dose of chemo (200 MG) at days 1 and 28 and radiation 6x/week.
The good news is that he only has to undergo chemo therapy every 28 days... but the dosage is so high that it knocks him on his butt. Typically 7-10 days following initial treatment (today) the chemo kicks back and nausea is really bad... So today he had to endure some extra TLC following radiation with IV nutrients and fluids. Thanks for Dennis O'Halloran for getting him there this morning. The mornings are the hardest part.
And then we got some super-fun training on using the feeding tube. Tony really enjoyed that (NOT). Actually it's really easy, and not painful at all, just a little weird if it's happening to you.
While he was getting the TLC I attended a Support Group Luncheon held by Social Worker Vanessa Lewis. She is from NYC. Need i say more? She is no-BS and fantastic. :)
When we got home there were beautiful lemon cookies from Brian and Wendy Lew. He's eaten half of them since we got home. The nurses think he's not getting enough calories but i think he got enough today for the rest of the week. Anything to avoid using that feeding tube!
Good night!
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