We are in day three of our first round of chemo. Teresa
received two infusions on Monday lasting about 5 hours, and then was fitted
with a pump to infuse the third drug over a forty-six hour period. It’s due to
be finished this afternoon (July 4).
Teresa did great on Monday. We had a private room at the
oncologist’s office. I have to tell you truthfully that the Peace that passes
all understanding took up residence in that place. We played praise music on
the IPad and thanked the Father for his mercies. Teresa was relaxed and rested
the entire time. She even ate a part of chicken salad sandwich in the middle of
it.
Dr Young did increase the dosage of the pain medicine and
that has certainly reduced the amount of pain Teresa has had to deal with. That
helps in so many ways … mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
We were warned about a multitude of side effects including
nausea, diarrhea, mouth sores, cold sensitivity, neuropathy (tingling in the
extremities), sleeplessness and fatigue, and a suppressed immune system. The
list was pretty overwhelming and we immediately began to pray for supernatural
protection from these.
Monday night’s sleep was fitful and Tuesday she has had some
queasiness, but as of Wednesday morning she has not experienced any major side
effects. The LORD is so good and HIS mercies are new every morning.
We were told to expect the worst days to be day 3 – 5, today
through Friday, so please continue to join us in prayer for protection from the
side effects as these chemicals do their work to shrink the tumor.
Teresa hopes that she feels well enough to blog soon, so
stay tuned.
Keep praying. We value your prayers and your love.
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