Chemo Treatment Week

Well, here we are starting a five night, six day chemo treatment and not really sure what to expect for side effects. After seeing how sick Tommy got the first time, we (Dr's included) are a little curious and hoping for the best. His chemo started about 4 PM and this week he only gets two kinds of chemo back to back, and each of them only takes about an hour to administer. He had a little bit of lunch and did fairly better on his dinner -- we're still trying to catch up on the weight he lost from the first treatment. His hair has thinned to the point of seeing his scalp and the patches can already be seen. We believe after this dose he'll be bald and handsome! When we run our fingers through his hair, tons of little strands just fly off his pretty round head. So far this first run has weathered pretty well. His tummy has hurt, but we have a cocktail of four types of meds worked out that pretty much keeps him from getting sick. Will post a couple of other pictures taken from the last week -- found out my Tommy is allergic to shrimp! Thanks for the notes on the blog, the offer for help and prayers -- we so much appreciate them and you!<><