After the second 5-FU chemotherapy treatment my mom explained some of the details of the new treatment.
As I indicated in a previous post, this is an old chemotherapy drug. To minimize side effects, it is being administered differently than had been in the past. My dad receives this new treatment every three weeks. A treatment starts with a vitamin bolus run in intravenously through his port. This portion of the treatment is done at the cancer clinic. Next, the chemotherapy drug is started while my dad is still at the clinic. It runs in for 46 hours through the port. My dad carries the IV bag and pump for the 5-FU in a fanny pack while it is running in. Finally, my mom disconnects the IV at home.
On January 12, 2007 my dad was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. I hope this blog will keep his family and friends up-to-date on his progress. Please feel free to post your own comments. My family and I appreciate all of your prayers, support and encouragement as we travel this journey.
About Me
- Michelle
- My family and I are relaxed homeschoolers. We are often learning something new. Still, we make time for the activities we love like camping and biking. I also enjoy knitting and gardening with native plants. You can email me directly here.
About My Dad
My dad, Philippe (aka Phil), and my mom, Judy, have been married since 1969. My parents' two children are me and my brother Michael. My husband Mark and I have three children (Rhys, Muriel and Kyle) who are Phil's only grandchildren. My mom and dad also have a 10-pound dog named Tilly.
About Me
My family and I are relaxed homeschoolers. We are often learning something new. Still, we make time for the activities we love like camping and biking. I also enjoy knitting and gardening with native plants. You can email me directly here.
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