Thursday Night NOW and THEN Friday................. AGAIN?

TREATMENT:
1 Injection Weekly;
7 Tablets a Day;
6 other medications to try and control side effects.

Blood tests every 3 weeks

The exact way in which it works is not fully understood. It is thought to have a wide range of biological effects. It may do one or more of the following:
slow down or stop cancer cells dividing reduce the ability of cancer cells to protect themselves from the immune system
strengthen the body’s immune system.

Possible side effects

People react to drugs in different ways, so it is not possible to predict who is going to have side effects or which they will have. The most common side effects are listed below:

Flu-like symptoms These include a high temperature, chills and severe muscle and joint pains.
Neck and back pain along with Migraines are frequent but manageable. (with more drugs)
They may start two to three hours after the drug is given, but may or may not last long.
Your doctor may prescribe medicine to reduce these side effects. After the first injection these symptoms may be quite severe, but they usually become much less of a problem with further injections.
Fatigue (a feeling of tiredness and having no energy) Fatigue can be a problem and sometimes it worsens over the course of injections. It is important to allow yourself plenty of time to rest.
Feeling sick, vomiting, covulsions and loss of appetite.
Skin irritation may occur at the injection site.(and does) This can be reduced by giving the injections in different places. Sometimes a more widespread rash can occur as a result of an allergic reaction.
Dizziness Depression and emotional changes are difficult to handle for most patients. If you feel very low while you are taking it, let your doctor know, as help is available. (more drugs)
Pins and needles in the hands and toes tremors and spasms.
Hair loss Occasionally hair may be lost. Hair loss is temporary and the hair will regrow once the treatment has finished.
Temporary reduction in the production of white blood cells by the bone marrow This reduces the number of cells in the blood and can make you more vulnerable to infection, bleeding or bruising. It can also lead to anaemia (a lack of red blood cells). It is important to report any signs of bleeding, bruising or infection to your doctor. The bone marrow will return to normal when the treatment is stopped.
Shortness of breath and chest pain are also common.
Effects on circulation may alter the rhythm of the heart or affect your blood pressure, but this will go back to normal when the drugs are stopped.
Treatment is long and 35% of patients stop before finishing as it is difficult to follow through to the end because of the severity of side effects in most people.

Well I have had a few people ask about the side effects of my treatment this is a medical overview of what I go through. I actually have most, if not all of these effects (lucky ME)
I knew it was long,
I knew it was hard,
But..................... knowing and doing are two different things and I do get a little emotional tired and disheartened.
I do sometimes just want to stop.
But My Family and Friends make me want to continue out of LOVE.

Friday, jeez it comes round so quickly but I am here and I am ready. (Here We Go Again)


Take Care Friends. Peace and Health to all xxxxx