Said Tonto to the Lone Ranger....

How 's Chemo sabe?

Betsy checked into Mercy Hospital yesterday for her first of four rounds of Chemotherapy. The two drugs being used are Cisplatin and Ifosfamide. The Cisplatin is being broken up into a couple of doses. Betsy had one yesterday and will get another today. After the Cisplatin the Ifosfamide will be administered continuously for three days . That's why why this and the subsequent rounds will be administered on an in-patient basis.

Betsy is doing fine.

I'll keep you posted as thing go along.

The latest...

I thought I would let everyone know that my 3 week post-0perative visit went well yesterday. Everything is healing well. I am still very tired and tire easily with minimal activity. Dr. Sardi said it would take about 2 months before I start to feel myself again. I just have to give it more time.

We will be discussing follow-up with chemotherapy in about 2 weeks. Dr. Sardi will be consulting the medical oncologists to decide what chemo to use on this rare type of cancer.

In the meantime, Tom and the boys are hanging in there. They are all pulling together to maintain some normalcy around the house. Andrew and Kevin have started back to school, and seem to be off to a great start. As a matter of fact, Kevin started his culinary arts program, and has Thursday as a cooking day. Last week he brought home 2 fresh bagets and focaccia. I can't wait to see what he brings home today! Andrew has a pretty heavy schedule for the fall. He is also continuing at NSA 20 hrs per week.

I will continue to rest and recover. Prayers, calls and visits are appreciated. Till next time... :-) Bets