Day One

Day one, high noon at the OK Coral (Cancer Care Manitoba). 1st off the medication that was especially ordered for us at $111.00 for three little pills ( a neurokinin receptor antagonist - brand name Emend), and yes, we are not covered. Anti nausea (anti-emetics) medication is prescribed with Chemo in a preventative method. We are told many times that prevention of nausea is much easier than to control it. The nurse also provided three additional anti-nausea pills, similar to ones that we bought in preparation for treatment.

Deb sported her new scarf from Jan and Dave to brighten the morning up. We had no idea what to expect really other than the treatment was to take a couple of hours and then off to radiation.

As it turns out the Chemo treatment wasn't too bad. Deb and I were set up in our own wee private room with Deb hooked up to the IV pump. The Chemo that she is taking is Cisplatin and simply hangs on the IV pole and is pumped in for about 60 minutes preceded by yet another anti nausea medication. I tell you if Deb is the least bit sick to her tummy it will be a miracle.Radiation is really pretty slick. Deb's quote is "I simply have to lie on my back and stay still."

The treatment takes only minutes; actually it takes longer to get dressed and prepared. The "eye candy" radiologist told Deb to simply wear comfy clothes for the rest of the treatments (every day, 5 days/week for 5 weeks) so there is no need to get into the hospital gowns. She marked a big black X on her calendar in the almighty countdown to wellness.
Say a good word for Deb, pass on some positive energy and check this blog daily, it's a good way to keep up to date and in touch with our journey to wellness.