Meant to post here when I wrote this on Wednesday night but obviously forgot.
Labs were good yesterday and I did receive dose #2 of Doxil. Rough night last night but things have settled down a bit this morning. Specific prayer requests are mentioned in the text below.
Additional good news was that my CA 125 marker was down almost 20 points since December.❤️
Dear family and friends,
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. During the time since my last chemo infusion, I’ve had a lot of ups and downs. This new chemo has been very hard on my body and digestive system. I have been able to work some during this time but not as much as I had hoped for. I did not lose my hair but eating, nausea and energy level have been the major issues.
I ask for prayers as I see the doctor tomorrow and am scheduled for my second infusion of Doxil (one of the drugs in the class aka “red devil”).
I receive mine as an infusion via my port rather than a push through an IV.
I suck on ice cubes throughout the infusion to avoid blisters in my mouth and on my tongue. That was very effective for me last time and I did not experience those problems.🙌🏽
My requests for tomorrow-
*good lab results to clear me for treatment
*determine why I am experiencing so much stomach pain (is another paracentesis needed at this time?) Not necessary at this time!!
*meds control nausea
*ice continues to keep me from getting the mouth blisters/stores
*no redness/irritation on hands and feet
*praying that this drug is effective for me
*stamina and overall health
*pray for my heath care team as we navigate through treatments best suited for my needs
On the days I have felt so bad, I am grateful to know that my faithful prayer warriors are lifting me up and carrying me through the day.💖😘
I’m also very thankful for Doug and my family caregivers who patiently tend to my needs!
Resting each day in the loving, everlasting arms of my savior and healer- Christ Jesus!
Love, Madge
