Update to Update – Part 59

12 September 2023

Stephanie did get me out of the infusion center by 2 pm. I was happy to note that it only took 4 1/2 hours for three drug infusions. I only have one more of those to go with two drugs. The rest will all be one. The Taxol only took 30 minutes and the magnesium was 1 hour (she only gave me half the dose). The Herceptin took one hour so when I go on the every three weeks with program, I should be out of there in 2 1/2-3 hours. That’s great.

I always feel better after the infusion. Part of that is the hydration with saline they give me. I seem to tolerate the administration of the drugs pretty well. The nadir comes 3-4 days later.

Also good news is my white blood cell count is normal and I don’t have to go in three days a week for injections. I have been scheduled for a hydration infusion on Friday. Those always make me feel better. In essence, I’ve gone from four days a week at the cancer center to two days a week: one for Taxol and one for hydration. That’s a relief!

Another bit of good news was Dr. Velez suggested a 120 day prescription of Imodium AD would run around $30 with GoodRx but apparently I have great insurance and it only cost me $5.49 for 120 days script. I was more than pleasantly surprised.

Nancy and Michel are coming over and bringing Thai. I can’t wait to see them. I love their company and truthfully, I need the distraction from all my routine. The Thai doesn’t hurt either. I don’t eat anything too spicy these days because of previously mentioned issues, but spicy food is the only type that has any real taste for me.

Hope the update of the update helps understand what’s going on. Stay tuned!