Well, treatments began for Ken a couple days ago, and I suppose it's better to hear from him how they went. I can tell you this... I know we did not put enough numbing agent over the port site, and the needles look like straws. Needless to say, Ken winced a bit when they tried accessing it. I only saw once, but he said it took them 3 tries to get it. Using a needle that was too short, initially.
The application of the chemo itself on Tuesday seemed to take forever. As of early this morning, Ken was doing fine from it. But after we came back from the radiation appointment, a few of the less pleasant side effects kicked in. Ken tried to go to work, but ended up coming home with um.. shall we we say "digestive difficulties", and some nausea. He took the meds for that, and had to come home in regards to the other. A dose of immodium, a bottle of gatorade, and a full day's sleep later, he seemed to be doing a lot better. Exhausted still... but fine, over all.
Just wanted to let everyone know...
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