February 16, 2012

FOLFOX - 10 COMPLETED

10 Down - 2 to go (5/6 completed)

Finally into the double digits - just two more to go before the days of reckoning when we find out if all this worked.  Counts are all holding so all systems go.  The reduction in the oxaliplatin from the last round has really helped out with the neuropathy side effects (and guitar playing)  - hopefully it means the healing of the nerve endings will be quick once we complete no. 12.

Looks like Alf will need to be around for at least 3 - 4 weeks after the no. 12 administration.  I will meet with the surgeon 2 weeks after no. 12 and hopefully have the surgery within 2 weeks of that so it is looking more like the beginning of April.  Not sure of the surgery to remove the power port - i was told that it was bad luck to have it removed before the first clean CT scan - so you know that's all i needed to hear with all my superstitions.

All for now - stay healthy
Best
C-

8 comments:

Kathy said...

Greetings from your Virgina supporters! Glad to hear that your neuropathy side effects are better. Sorry that your energy and strength are effected more. As we all know, Joe's been unbalanced for years. He found his walker helpful when he needed it after surgery ;-)
Take care. Sending you our prayers! Love, Kathy and Joe

Anonymous said...

Hey Chris-- Just got caught up reading your posts. Walking down memory lane with the Bruins pictures was nice. And Jer looking so stylish-- I wonder if he was wearing his cowboy boots for that picure?!
So #10.. my favorite #, thanks to Pele. The finish line of this is getting so much closer for you - we all keep praying for continued strength for you.
Happy B day next week. Love Karen

JilliPepper said...

Hi uncle Chris! I just wanted to wish you the best of luck, and to send you lots of love! I also hope you are feeling better. You have been very strong and brave through all of your chemo, and it's amazing to see you on your first days of it, to some of your pictures of you up until today. I love you SO MUCH, and hope to see you, Auntie Amy, Aidan, Sebby, and Conner on the cape sometime soon! (maybe I could even convince my mom and dad to take me to see you guys in Oregon!!! I see my next birthday present!) but before I go, speaking of birthdays, HAPPY 49th BIRTHDAY!

Anonymous said...

Happy Happy Happy to Chris, Love, Mom

Jillipepper's Dad said...

Chris- meant to ask you this last night: how does the reduction in the oxaliplatin from the last round help out with the neuropathy side effects (and guitar playing)? And would this remain the case for Folfox 11 and 12?

Lastly- happy 49th Birthday!!!!!

Jerry (Jillipeppers Dad)

Anonymous said...

happy birthday uncle chris!!!!
:) hailey

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