Today I am at Fox Chase Hospital, getting my second dose of chemotherapy. I'm sitting in a comfy recliner in a large room with around 20 other patients. Right now I'm getting Rituxin (a monoclonal antibody) through an IV drip. This is the longest part of the treatment, it will take a few hours for the 600 CCs to drip in. Since you can have a strong allergic reaction to this drug they start it slowly and then speed it up. Then I get 3 more chemo drugs but that does not take as long. Since the first thing I got was 50 mls of benadryl, I'm moving a little slowly.
Ellen is here to keep an eye on me - nothing gets past her! She is grading papers to pass the time, watching an IV drip is not too exciting.
Everyone who works here is very nice, I am glad we selected this hospital. I feel better getting this treatment in a hospital as opposed to a doctor's office, and the staff really know their stuff. Of course, I'd rather be fishing!
Speaking of moving slowly, I think I'll stop here and take a nap!
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Hi Bob! I was passing and read what you write, and I wish good luck for you! And don't worry, your are gonna be GOOD!! :)
And always be happy!
Hugs,
Silvia Ramos, Brazil.
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