Uncle Bill-1st treatment

Dad got through his first chemotherapy treatment. We were all pretty scared and unsure as we have never had anyone close to us who has undergone chemo for cancer. Mom, Gregg and myslef were there. We asked many questions and the nurses were wonderful. We had Linda who has been with Dr. Pawl, the oncologist for 25 years. They started him with a saline solution, followed by an anti-nausea solution. Then he had 2 different chemo drugs given one after the other. The first being Carboplatin (Paraplatin)so far he has had no side effects from this one. The second chemo drug is a more potent one and he was given 1/2 the dose with the rest being administered next Tuesday. It is called Taxotere (Docetaxel). This drug in combination with the other one is for the inital treatment of inoperable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It has also been called Alveolar Cell Carcinoma. So far he has not had any bad side effects to this one either. He is very weak, not much energy. We are pushing proteins and fats down him. He has a standing blood test once a week. We will find out next Tuesday when his next treatment will be. Keep the prayers coming. Blessings, Michelle