The treatment procedure will be the
same every time. First, I have blood work and an urinalysis. If all
results are in allowance, they proceed with the infusion. Second, I
am premedicated with Tylenol, Benadryl, and Zofran. I am then
hydrated with a normal sodium IV solution for about thirty minutes.
Third, I receive one gram of Cytoxan through a one-hour IV drip along
with more saline. Finally, after about thirty minutes of more
hydration I am released to go home.
I have had no bad effects from the
Cytoxan. I have drank and drank and drank lots of water yesterday
and today. The nurses suggested I take my Promethazine every six
hours for the next few days to keep down nausea. It seems any
side-effects from Cytoxan are not immediate; they come a day or so
later. So far, so good!
Now we wait for the next infusion and
signs of improvement. More to follow later!
Thanks again for the prayers and
support
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