Today is Friday April 10. We have had her home for one week now. Generally she has had a great week. There has been some times of nausea and fatigue but we are amazed at how well she is handling taking the Sprycell. At this point, it has less side effects on her than Gleevec did.
There is one med she has to take that is liquid for anti fungus. It is to prevent the mouth sores that may come with chemo. It has an unbearable taste that makes her throw up every time. We have finally learned to mask it by drinking some milk and mixing it with strong chocolate milk.
She is finally, with the aid of a sleeping pill, getting a good night of rest. This has helped a lot.
Today we go back to the Emory Clinic for blood work and for a check up with Drs. If all is well we will check back in the hospital Monday for the 2nd round of chemo. All the nurses and some patients told us the next rounds are not as severe as the 1st. We are sure hoping that will be the case. This lasts 4 to 5 days then back home for 3 weeks. During the 3 weeks at home we go back to the clinic twice a week for check up.
We are very grateful to our friends and the family for all the help and support you have given.
Thanks to many of you for the cards and notes of encouragement.
I will update you all on our Dr. visit later today.
Sam
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Sam, please know that you and Charmaine are in our prayers. David, Lucille and David Jr. Owens and Larry, Dana and Natalie Mudd
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