Friday, December 23, 2011

Notes from this week

These are the notes taken by Robin at Laurie's last appt

Hi All,

.Treatments will start Jan 3rd, but on Dec 30 th 5:00 appt. to get schedule
. Treatments should be 15 min, on the table, but whole process should take an 1- 1 1/2 hrs..check in, blood, etc
. Chemo will be Tues/ Fri or Mon/ Thurs
. Go to 53 rd St for chemo rt after radiation treatment
. Use Cream daily over stomach/ Pancreatic area to protect skin from radiation, but the dr. does not expect any burning!!!
.Side Effects of radiation ..... Fatigue, Nausea, Heartburn, Bloating; 30% of people know after 1 st or 2nd treatment if they will have a bad reaction

.MOST IMPORTANTLY THE TUMOR IS STABLE...DID NOT SPREAD INTO OTHER ORGANS!!! Ie liver.