Chemotherapy 2

My 9.30 am appointment with Dr McBain lasted until 1 pm.  Dave took me to the appointment.  It took until 10.45 to see Dr McBain.

This is what I learned:

• I take 250 mcg Temozolomide every day for 5 days.  This is chemotherapy, and double my previous dose.
• My next appointment is 13th November.
• I then repeat the 5 day chemotherapy.
• This pattern continues for 6 months.

I also take:

• Ondansatron twice a day - anti sickness drugs, with
• Metoclopramide as a back up anti-sickness drug

In the morning, I take:

• Omeprazole - stomach protector
• Dexamethasone - steroid (0.5 mcg)

My drug and eating regime will be like this for five days:
Before breakfast:                            Omeprazole
Breakfast
After breakfast:                               Dexamethasone
                                                        Ondansatron
Walk
At least one hour before lunch:       Temozolomide
Sleep
Lunch
Potter
Collect Martha and Katy from school
Tea                                
                                                       Ondansatron

Flu Jab - yes, I must have a flu jab in three weeks when I have completed the first phase of chemotherapy.

I also agreed to take part in a research study.  They are trying to find possible causes of brain tumours.  I filled in a questionnaire and gave a blood sample.

Wish me luck over the next five days!