First Chemo Treatment

At 9:00 this morning, we arrived at the Cancer Center at Community North. Mom got checked in and got taken back to the area where she'd receive her chemo treatments. We thought she might be in a private room, but instead she was center stage in a large room with a few other patients. We were put in an area right across from the nurse's station. We were told this was the best location to keep a close watch on first time chemo patients.

Our amazing nurse for the day was named Beth. She began by outlining our day in detail and then got to work. First, Beth accessed mom's port. The power port she has is awesome. It took the nurse less than 30 seconds to get it in. Mom is so happy to have it!!

Once the port was accessed, the nurse took blood for labs, hooked up an IV, and then the first hour wait began. Her labs came back fine. Beth went through all of the blood work results with us and really helped us know what they are looking for. Then, mom's oncologist came to check in with us about the chemo medications and gave the go ahead.

The nurse then filled mom up with some anti-nausea meds before the actual chemo treatments began. Those meds made her a little sleepy, so she dozed some throughout receiving her chemo medications. The chemo medications were given over the course of two hours. Once those were done, we were cleared to go home around 3:30. It was a long day!!!

Overall, everything went really well today. We have continued to be blessed by outstanding nurses and doctors. Mom's plan for the remainder of the day is to rest, monitor her temperature, and to drink plenty of fluids.

Her next chemo treatment is scheduled for next Monday and will last about the same amount of time.

Note from Sue....
Thank you all for your heartfelt prayers. You are a wonderful family!!! I love you all!!!