Another day, another treatment

Posted by April on April 7th, 2009 filed in Medical

Hello,

Joel had his scheduled treatment today.  Joel and I met with his oncologist before today’s chemotherapy session.  We discussed how fatigued Joel has been after his intravenous treatments.  Dr. Helft believes that the Epirubicin that he receives every three weeks is the culprit.  So today, Joel only received the Oxaliplatin.  (Joel will continue with the daily Xeloda pills).  So far, so good.

We are just sitting on the couch, enjoying the Cardinal game (currently winning, 9 to 3).  The kids are having a wonderful spring break vacation with Grandma and Grandpa Peigh.  They are busy checking out cool things in Kentucky.

Hope all is well with you!  (Think Spring!  This 30 and 40 degree weather needs to take a hike!)

April


4 Responses to “Another day, another treatment”

  1. Connie Matalon Says:
    April 8th, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Hi April,

    Thanks for the update. Hopefully, the change in Joel’s treatment will reduce his fatigue. I’m sure that Rachel and Daphne and Vincent are having funnnnn with Kathy and Damon this week !!!
    Cousin Connie

  2. Erin Says:
    April 8th, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    I think it is great that the doctors listen to their patients so well and are able to adjust accordingly. It is wonderful that Joel has found some relief in the exhaustion.
    Look forward to seeing you.
    Erin

  3. Paula Cooprider Says:
    April 8th, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Thanks for the encouraging news. Sure hope this change helps. I have been thinking about the KY vacationers and am hoping it is warmer there than here. Hope to talk to you soon. Paula

  4. Erin Says:
    April 8th, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Hoping the kids are having a great time on Spring Break again this year!

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