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October 12, 2005

Treatment Number 4

All you "old timers" will remember these song lyrics:"You've got to accent the positive, eliminate the negative . . . and don't mess with Mr. In-Beteen". I tried to be positive about this treatment if we increase the dosage to 75%. I've had one of the best weeks in I don't know how long and I hate to lose a normal feeling. Much to my surprise and joy was the dosage will stay at 50% with the experimental drug being added at 50%. I had gained 4 lbs. but my weight will not take a stronger dose. To test the experimental drug, I had blood pressure and temperature monitored every 15 minutes for the hour the IV took and had to wait 30 minutes before starting the next drug. All was normal and steady and my blood count remains good. I was pleased to come home and be hungry. I also canceled the IV treatment for tomorrow as I'm feeling okay as long as I eat and then can drink enough. I still haven't heard anything about working some. Guess I'll have to track somebody down for an answer. Not much else to be said this time. Four down and eight to go. I'll be glad to see February. Oh, a first tonight. I had my first hamburger with fresh garden tomato since July. What a milestone!

Posted by Robert on October 12, 2005 7:27 PM | DIGG | del.icio.us | furl