I went to today's radiation appt after all and I talked with the chemo nurses about how nauseous Janette has been. I also asked to see someone before her chemo treatment tomorrow.
So, tomorrow we see the oncologist before chemo. I want to make sure the dosage is not too strong and I want to ask if this is really the right formula for her. For today, the nurse suggested an IV of nausea medication and steroids and she guessed that Janette was dehydrated and also needed fluids.
She was right. Two hours and 1 liter of saline later, Janette was feeling much better. When we came home, she ate all my leftovers from breakfast. That was a lot of sausage, potatoes and vegetables. She drank a large protein shake and ate a small bowl of fruit and half a ham and cheese sandwich.
We also learned that on holidays, the chemo room is open on the Sunday and Monday for 2 hours for this very thing. We could have saved Janette two days of misery. Now we all know for next time.
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I'm sooo glad they were able to give you some relief. After briefly talking to you Sunday I was very very concerned. Happy to hear you were able to eat and swallow. I think about you every every day. It's not a mistake for the double words. Take care of yourself and Cathy take care of yourself also.
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Woops there I go again with double words(hehe)