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First infusion

Yesterday, Edie had her first infusion of Doxil, and second infusion of Velcade, but this time in the infusion center at the hospital, as an out-patient. (She had her first infusion of Velcade while in the hospital last Tuesday)

Because of the administration of Doxil, yesterday was a particularly long day, starting at around 10 AM with blood work, and ending around 4:30 PM, by the time she finally got home.

I certainly was relieved. Thank goodness she only has to endure this once every 3 weeks, as I don't think I could handle it any more often.

The total therapy consists of receiving Velcade on days 1, 4, 8 & 11, with the Doxil administered on day 4, followed by the next 10 days off. Then the process starts all over again, and goes on for up to 8 cycles, which will take us up to just before the time we are planning to leave for New Zealand.

Hopefully by then, or sooner, some sort of remission will be achieved, and she can either decide to stop further treatment, or go on for a transplant.

In the mean time, it's just wait and see.
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Becky said…
So, how is she feeling after the treatment? And are you waiting on her hand and foot?
10:08 AM
Marc said…
For the most part Edie is fine. This morning, she was feeling slightly nauseas, and was only able to eat half a graham cracker, but she had some soup for lunch, and we're about to have a tri-tip, I just finished grilling.

She still has two more sessions of Velcade, next Tuesday and Friday, so we'll see how she is after that.
10:46 AM
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