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Last chemo treatment put me in hospital
Had a very positive oncology consult which was to review the PET scan done 2 days earlier. While he couldn’t access it yet, my bloodwork revealed extremely good numbers including near normal cancer markers. So good, he said he fully expected a good PET scan report. Off I go to treatment upped to 80% oxaliplatin from 50%. Fine. Woke that evening extremely ill and out of it with asthma symptoms also. Wound up at the ER next day but never left. My BP was so low they considered putting me in the ICU and had potent meds to bring mean arterial pressure up. Now it’s day 4 - broad band IV antibiotics due to fever, in isolation-telemetry room , x-rays, cat scans, cultures, nebulizer treatments. All the time feeling sicker than any time of my life. Began coughing sputum with blood flecks which could be from severe irritation of windpipe.
Bottom line hypothesis is an acute chemo reaction with infection somewhere that is now under control. Stearoid and breathing treatments are starting to help the asthma like symptoms and I’ve had first bite of food in 4 days plus on the enteric pump.
I believe I’ve turned a corner and will go home tomorrow or Monday.
I guess they might have to modify my chemo formula to avoid such a terrible reaction in future rounds.
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I'm so sorry for you and your family loss!! Many times I wondering about him as well.
Helaine
This hurts so much... I enjoyed our chats. Such a fighter.... my condolences. I will miss him.
Gary
Thank you, it’s comforting to know he was in your thoughts.
He was indeed a fighter and an optimist to the very end. Thank you for being there for him.
So sorry for your loss, which is also our loss. Your father was generous of his time and energy to share with us a lot of medical information as different issues happened and as he progressed in his quest for good health. He put up a valiant fight, always doing his research and then sharing with us. Each of his posts was educational and supportive. We will miss him.
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2 ReactionsThank you for the kind words. He spoke very highly of the support and information he found here, and, I hope that what he shared may help others as they battle this. Please, for anyone battling similar- do not be discouraged by the outcome. He came so close to beating it.
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1 Reaction@mjstew, thank you for returning to share the sad news about your father @relicmeister. It is nice to know that the forum and members gave him hope. He posted here over 80 messages that gave others hope too.
Sending my thoughts, peace and strength to you and your family.
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1 ReactionIndeed, he did almost beat his disease. He put up an epic struggle and maintained a positive mental attitude. He personified the Stoicism attitudes in many ways. The first being "memento mori", Latin for remember we all die, but also "obstaculum fit modo" , the obstacle becomes the way. Valuable reminders for all of us are battling this dread disease.
Relicmeister fought heroically til the end ans set an example that's worth emulating.
RIP, Relic meister. Perhaps, we'll we might meet in the hereafter and swap a few cancer "war" stories.... not yet, but sooner than I had expected.
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2 ReactionsI agree. Rilicmeister (Bob) was an inspiration. He was so intent to get back to work despite his lousy he felt. Made me quit my whining and get I’d the couch many times. RIP Bob
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