Well, mom was supposed to get her 6th thoracentesis today. This one was important because we need to get the genetic typing done. The genetic typing will tell the doctors exactly what type of treatment she needs and will tell how to treat this cancer. She did not get the thoracentesis (pleural drain). Doctor was concerned because she is having a reaction to one of the chemo drugs (Alimta). She has developed a rash, but this is a common side effect of the drug Alimta. We just have to monitor it and she is now taking a glucocorticoid. It is an adrenocorticoid that is both naturally occuring and synthetic. Its just scary because everything has a side effect. Anyway, she will have to wait to get the thoracentesis until next tuesday. Other than that she is not experiencing nausea or vomitting or any hair loss. She is eating alright and she is moving around enough.
I really think if we can keep that rash down without any other side effects and get the thoracentesis done next tuesday she will feel better. She cannot talk right now, but she is texting : )
God Bless you all!!!
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