Monday, October 24, 2011

Treatment Begins

Ken had his first day of treatment today. It wasn't actually chemotherapy, but a drug used in conjunction with chemotherapy called rituxan. He didn't experience any of the side effects common with the rituxan and after sitting with an IV drip for six hours, he was only mildly cranky. A Subway cold cut combo and a nice long walk with a chatty Stella quickly cheered him up! Ken will go back in tomorrow for a fluid flush. I guess to flush out all the dead cells that get broken down from the rituxan. On Wednesday the chemotherapy will begin.
We don't really know what to expect from this whole thing. Each case is so different and individual reactions are unique, but so far so good. We can only take one day at a time at this point.
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3 comments:

  1. Matt ArchOctober 25, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    Subway!!?? Ken needs an In and Out Burger...Hell, we all could use an In and Out Burger.

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  2. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    I trust that Ken was the most stylish patient in the room sporting that Hawaiian shirt.

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  3. Dudnick's BlogOctober 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Thanks Matt, I haven't had a double double and a strawberry shake in quite some time. During anytober at subway it is tough to pass up. Ken

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