Mom and her entourage visited Dr. Rixe (the oncologist) yesterday just to get all the chemo plans worked out. Basically, he plans to try a different combination of drugs. One of the main differences is that, instead of cysplatin, he will use a "cousin" to it, one that doesn't require the advance hydration or constant monitoring. Hopefully this will help prevent the sodium imbalances that happened last time around. Also, it means she will be able to get the chemo doses as an outpatient, which we think will be less stressful all around.
So she will get an MRI on Saturday and begin her first dose on Monday. One more on Tuesday, then again on Wednesday. Take it from there.
Enjoy!
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It's not an entourage unless you've got someone carrying a boom-box. I'd like to volunteer for this position. Thanks for the updates, Jill.
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Send me an application with at least three references who can attest to your boom-box carrying a) experience, b) panache, and c) endurance. We would love to consider you for this position!
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