The side effects of the Etoposide were pretty reasonable, and seemingly short-lived. The one that remains most in muly mind was a feeling of slight inebbriation.
The side effects of the Cytoxan, and at this high of a dose, have been memorable. Diahrrea. Vomiting. Simultaneously. At least four episodes in the middle of the night. My …
We’re getting closer and closer to starting the stem-cell transplant conditioning. Last week we did an LP and an MRI to make sure my CSF was A-OK. Tests were negative, which is a positive sign.
March 7, 2010 – 8:02 pm
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By Tom
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Posted in Treatment Phase
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Tagged autologous stem cell transplant, cerebrospinal fluid, conditioning, cranial radiation, csf, cyclophosphamide, cytoxan, dr chamberlain, dr kane, dr taylor, etoposide, lumbar puncture, methotrexate, microscopic disease, mri, neuro-oncologist, palifermin, tbi, total-body irradiation
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Yesterday I walked on my own power from the 4th floor observation rooms to the 5th floor Oncology Infusion Services department.
When we got to the desk the friendly staff announced “you must be Tom Music!” My reputation (and my appointment) preceeded me.
They took me to my room, showed us where to find the snacks and …
July 22, 2009 – 9:25 am
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By Tom
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Posted in Treatment Phase
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Tagged adriamycin, cytoxan, dilaudid, dr norman, nurse ruth ann, oncology infusion services, prednisone, r-chop, rituximab, rituxin, vincristine
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I’ve finished my first round of chemotherapy! Heading home now. I’ll write in much more detail when I get home.
As long as I don’t vomit on my keyboard.