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First 5 Day Chemo continued

First Chemo continued    3/12/14

From The Notebook written by Mom

If nauseous can give more meds.
Dexamethasone
Zofran

Chemo goes to all fast-growing cells including white blood cells.
in 10 days white blood cells will be at the lowest point.
-100.4 or higher is a fever
-red blood cells can drop, typical to get a transfusion.
AE - 5 days
VAC outpatient

Let Dr know if he becomes very confused or sedated.

Mesna to keep the bladder from bleeding.

At home:
Neupogen - daily shot to protect against low white blood count

After VAC  1 shot Neulasta
Dexamethasone  - 2 times a day for 3 days

VAC  Doxorubicin - can cause toxicity to the heart.
                               - may cause neuropathy - let Dr know.
 - constipation




My brother, Hank was in Florida during this time to see his new grandbaby. He stopped to visit my parents and then called to see if Mat would mind if he stopped by the hospital for a visit on his way to the airport. 

Hank had been a cardiac nurse. After asking about the treatment and visiting with Mathew he stood up and used his phone to snap a picture of the I.E. treatment plan written on the whiteboard. I can see that as clear today as when it happened. It was a smooth move, standing, turning, click and back into the chair. That he made that action so understated told me how concerned he was about Mathew’s condition.
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