The herbalist sent me a list of 5 supplements to add to the jar of dirt for preparation for chemo. She said that the accupuncturist may add to the list. The oncologist’s nurse called to say she added a 4th medication, this one a steroid, to the 3 anti-nausea drugs that are awaiting pick up at the pharmacy, for ingestion after the first chemo. In Dr. Suess’ book You’re only old once there is a page about taking pills that’s really funny to read. I’m so damn compliant that I want to do it right, but I can’t imagine how I’ll keep track of it all.
Did you ever drink so much water that you just cannot imagine swallowing anything else? It takes a lot for me to drink a gallon of water a day, but like a good italian, I’m stubborn enough to do it. I’ve been imbibing at that rate since the first CT and bone scans to flush all the nuclear sugars, contrast and other injectables out. Well, the chemo part of the therapy is something that one wants to flush out as well, so if anyone is thirsty, come on over. I’ll be hooked up to the hose.
Does anyone remember Mr. Creosote from Monty Python? “I couldn’t eat another bite.”
My father is in cancer stage 4b/c right now (currently in remission- or so my mother tells me). He got a huge amount of help from the American Cancer Society.
They can get you free pill organizers, free schedule books (or something similar) to keep apointments straight, free rides to/from your appointments, a cancer survivor buddy to talk you through it and help you organize, free short term housing for you and your family (varies) if you are too far from the hosiptal for chemo/radiation, huge amounts of support groups, etc etc.
I believe the only thing you need is a doctor’s note (just like school, eh?) to sign up. They are amazingly helpful to my dad and he’s not nearly as outgoing (buddies and support groups are right out) as your family.
*HUGS*
Lee Ann, I didn’t know about your father’s condition. I’m sorry. On the other hand being in remission isn’t a bad thing.
Thanks for your support — and here is some back.