Camp KickassI just wanted to post a quick update on where Jules is today. (This is her first full day off chemo!) Yesterday was a little scary (for me) because whenever nurses gave Julie blood transfusions – which she desperately needs as she enters the nadir phase – she would spike a fever. Because of the […]
Jules had a good night of sleep, mostly because the DH staff is alleviating some of the symptoms of her mouth ulcers. She looks much more rested today, was able to talk without the same level of pain, and was even disconnected from her chemo long enough to take a shower (she’s been giving herself […]
Hi all, I just wanted to send a quick update: Julie is experiencing some generic symptoms of the chemotherapy — mostly fatigue and an unpleasant / heightened sense of smells and flavors — but is doing well. The hospital has done a few transfusions and are proactively treating her with medications designed to stave off […]
Donnie has left the building and Jules is currently on just one chemotherapy medication. She’s doing super with only a few of the effects of the chemo treatment showing so far. We’ve designed a logo for camp kickass, too!
This is the third day of Julie’s treatment and today is the last day she will receive the medication daunorubicin (or doxorubicin, maybe). (This treatment is commonly called 7+3.) We un-affectionately refer to this medication as ‘Donnie’ because normal people cannot pronounce or remember this name. (We’re thinking of it as Donnie Osmond, mostly because […]
Jules crushing the mediport implant.