Phase 2 Chemo begins
Hello
everybody,
While being
back home has been great but the daily trip to Baltimore and being on the road in
traffic for 2 hours everyday is not that great. But given the fact that I get a
chance to be spoiled by Sonali at home I don’t mind the drive at all.
On the
medical side, my Phase 2 has begun and it is more intense – 4 days a week. I
have had days of nausea when I could not even drink water, leave alone the
food. Those days would also be real Low-Energy days, full of lethargy and all I
did was stay in bed.
Based on the Marrow test at the conclusion of Phase 1, the Docs are excited to be on the right track but given my kind of ailment (ALL) a Bone Marrow transplant would be necessary at the end of my Chemotherapy. My Oncologist is of the opinion that I should get a Phase 3 of Chemo to completely eradicate any remnant of cancer cells in my CSF (cerebro-spinal fluid). Now that has gotten to be a painful procedure wherein they numb the area on the back between the L4 and L5 vertebra and insert a hollow needle to first extract the CSF fluid and then administer the Chemo cocktail through the same needle. With repeated injections that area has become a little sore and tight.
Based on the Marrow test at the conclusion of Phase 1, the Docs are excited to be on the right track but given my kind of ailment (ALL) a Bone Marrow transplant would be necessary at the end of my Chemotherapy. My Oncologist is of the opinion that I should get a Phase 3 of Chemo to completely eradicate any remnant of cancer cells in my CSF (cerebro-spinal fluid). Now that has gotten to be a painful procedure wherein they numb the area on the back between the L4 and L5 vertebra and insert a hollow needle to first extract the CSF fluid and then administer the Chemo cocktail through the same needle. With repeated injections that area has become a little sore and tight.
One of the good things is that I have
started driving now but have to have an adult driver in the car with me. On
days when I am up and about the sun shines brighter, the food tastes better, I
eat a lot and in general seem almost as if I am not suffering from any ailment.
Nitin thanks for link. Sudhir..none of this sounds easy with UPS and downs days. Happy to know that on your good days you are doing very well, and driving as well. It's good to hear from you as before via WhatsApp IR Facebook. Take care. Ashis
ReplyDeleteYou can beat this brother. we are all rooting for you
ReplyDeleteSudhir, your indomitable spirit, faith and positivity is going to beat this ailment as much as the superior medical care, Sonali's loving ministration all all our prayers. Sonali and you are truly inspiring in the way you have taken on this challenge in your life with such strength! God Bless! I have great faith in my Buddhist practice and chant everyday for your continued protection. Love Viji
ReplyDeleteGood morning Sudhir Bhai. Hope and pray that phase 3 will not have much complications. I will be hard and painful. I really feel for you. At the same time am glad that you are able to drive a little which is a big thing psychologically.
ReplyDeleteYou can flight this Bhai. Please take care. Love to The family. I am writing this while in the train to New York🙏🙏🙏
Dear Sudhir Sahab, glad to read the encouraging prognosis; however, saddened that you have to deal with painful procedures...you bravely faced this dreaded disease head on we all are praying for you complete recovery.
ReplyDeletePlease Take care
Deepak and Rupa
Hello Sudhirbhai, so sorry to hear about what you are going through. Please hang in there you are a very strong person and will beat all the odds to overcome this. Sending lots of love and prayers to you guys. Please let us know if we can be of any help. Take care — Vrunda
ReplyDeleteHey Sudhir,
ReplyDeleteI was unable to get on the blog so many thanks for sending this. I am sorry sorry sorry that this is so painful and hard but your spirit and the live of your family and friends are remarkable. I hope soon this will be a bad dream of the past. Till then know that we are all rooting for you.