Information and thoughts as I battle stage 4 colon cancer that has spread to my liver - Chuck Katula
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Busy rest of week
It's going to be a busy next couple of days. Wednesday I go into the hospital for a PET scan. This scan will be very important because it will show if my lower tumor marker numbers are actually telling the real story, the tumors are not active. I go back in on Friday morning for a full day. I have blood work first, then I have a consultation with the doctor. During the consult he will review the PET scan results with us. Unfortunately, I have to tell him about the fact that I am losing feeling in my fingers and feet. This is a common side effect from the chemo pills I am taking. I've been very lucky up to this point because this side effect usually happens very soon after first taking this drug. I've been on this drug for six months at a very high dose with no problem until now. Hopefully all he might do is lower the dose. I don't want to change what's been working if I don't have to. Finally, after all that, I go to the "Chemo Suites" for another treatment. That seems like enough for one day but that's not all. After my treatment, Sam and I are driving out to visit Matt, Allison and the girls in Baltimore. We are taking Matt's car that he left in WI and flying back next week. I had to make this trip now because we are planning on golfing and I do not know if I will be able to hold a golf club in the next couple of weeks. So, that's how I am going to spend the rest of my week. I'm going to bed and get some rest!
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Let us know how you hit 'em Chuck!
ReplyDeleteAnd, Happy Father's Day too.