August 21.
My oncologist decided to treat me with a chemo treatment called Temodar. Temodar comes in capsule form. It arrived by next day air VIA UPS yesterday (it must come from Care Mark specialty prescriptions). I require two separate prescriptions for the 5 day treatment.
The prescriptions came with pages of instructions and possible side effect warnings. They warn you not to get the contents of the capsules on your skin (it has caused tumors on lab rats). No, they just want me to eat 3 capsules per day.
They also prescribed something for my stomach that I am to take 30 minutes prior to taking the Temodar.
I took the drugs, as prescribed and went to bed. I really had no side effects that I noticed.
Next I go back to my psychologist on Wednesday. I went to see her for the first time last week. This is a great EAP benefit from Nationwide.
On Friday I go to see another oncologist for a second opinion on my diagnosis/prognosis.
On Monday I will go see the original optical nerve specialist. My optical nerve surgeon wants to get his opinion regarding the possible eclusion (removal) of my left eye. I then go to the optical surgeon for consultation.
Wish me luck on all of this stuff.
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3 comments:
This is a great way to keep us posted. Thanks for the updates. We're all behind you 100%. Don't hesitate to ask for anything.
I was cracking up when I read the part about one of your doctors being a possible cousin. Only you, Ted! :-)
Hey Ted, glad I got to talk with you last week. Thanks for keeping us updated with the blog. We're thinking about you often. Yell if you need anything!
Tim & Michelle C.
Hi Ted. I just learned of your blog today! Great way to keep in touch. I am thinking of you and praying for your speedy recovery. And....I enjoyed your vacation pictures! Hang in there.
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