Today(7-11-2011) I went to the haemotology clinic chemotherpay lounge for my second round of chemotherapy. I got to my appointment with my dad at about 8:45am this morning and got into to the chemotherapy lounge at about 8:50am.
My nurse Louise got everything ready for my few hours of chemotherapy. The hospital finally got new needles in, which agreed and worked first shot into my shitty veins; the new needles made it a more pleasent experience and start to the day.
After the catheta was inserted into my arm; Louise went and got all the drugs to start the chemotherapy. Louise started by intravenously injecting a anti-nausea drug to make the chemotherapy go more smoothly and make sure i handle the ABVD drugs.
The first drug once again was Doxorubicin, which is a red colour and is the one the drug that will be the main cause of my hair loss. I found there was a little discomfort of this drug coming through this time, but nothing i couldn't handle.
The second drug was Bleomycin was clear, and surigined into the drip. explained that is the drug that could affect my lungs. I have quit smoking which is good, however I did have one ciggarette last friday, and it was the worst taste i have ever tasted; it's definatly put me off smoking. Hopefully after 6months of non smoking I will not return to it.
the next drug was Vinblastine which was just dripping through and going into my veins. Dacarbazine was the last drug which was also dripping down the tubes this one took around hour. I didn't get a wierd feeling this time; which was good. However I was extremely tired for this round of chemotherapy, but i didn't want to sleep because I'd rather do that at home, and be alert of everything that is happening.
My mum came and suprised me again with a visit and bought me some lollies, it was great to see her. Dad, Mum and I had a good laugh within that hour.
I just really like to thank the haematology care centre and the Chemotherapy lounge nurses and Louise and Dr Gavin.
Round 3 is on the 21-11-2011. Update you all then.
