December schedule .. almost

Thursday had blood drawn, and saw Dr. G. Originally he had me set for just the Gemzar, but decided to give me the Oxyplatin as well (sigh, cold and fingers not happy with that one). He also scheduled me for Neupogen and the Neumega shots. Neumega only 2 (Sat nurse told me the second dose was a 1/2 dose), the Neupogen every day (except Sun) through Weds.

Thursday (Dec 11), he has me set for just Gemzar (depending on blood count) and probably another round of shots (sigh). Then the following week he wants to have me get a Pet scan. I'm thinking not only so he can see how I'm doing, but also to get me set up for direct beam radiation (sigh). I talked with the receptionist and we're trying for Weds Dec 16 for the pet scan (if the insurance will pay). It seemed to take 3-5 days to get results last time and that will get me into Christmas week. I really doubt (but who knows) that anything will be scheduled for then.

Anyway, I asked him how I was doing, and without hesitation he said I was doing good. The smile and quick response made me feel better and set me up for the chemo to follow. Went upstairs and mentioned the 2 infusions to receptionist. She was not happy since I was only scheduled for the 3 hours and with another infusion the time would increase. They close at 6pm and it would be close if not over time (not that they kick you out ... LOL). Anyway it turned out the Gemzar infusion was only a 30 minute one so I was done by 5:45. While I was getting ready to go, Maggie the social worker called (then came to see me) to let me know that the insurance 'would' pay for the Zevalin, and the Zevalin support net qualified me as well. If the insurance company pulls out the support net would pick up at least the infusions but may not cover the scans. The insurance time frame is Nov 17-May 17 (approval is almost always 6 mo. at a time). That sure took a load off of our minds. So ... now I'm covered for direct beam and radioimmunotherapy (that's what the Zevalin is).

Saturday slept a lot when we got home from town and today (Sunday) a little nauseous (guess I'd do better if I didn't have an empty stomach ... hee hee). Don't feel too bad except for the sort of queasy feeling, trying to get my Sunday routine done, but am planning a short nap to see if that calms my tummy. I've been able to down around 2 qts of fluid a day, harder now that I can't really drink anything cold. But will try to do my best.

Love to all