Eat before infusion today... since running late...? YES
Infusion late b/c labs late? MAYBE, still get food
Is overall plan still the same? Yes 12 courses, radiation towards end maybe, typically daily for 5.5
Will treatment affect remaining healing from surgery? NO
What are the drugs?
Folfox- 5fu, leucovorin, oxaliplatin
Anti-nausea first - zofran 72hrs dose
Compazine - any time needed
Can be constipated first few days (zofran)
Diarrhea after that
Side effects?
Fatigue
Cold sensitivity- from oxali
Hair loss , less common
Blood counts
Mouth sores- bioteen, water & baking soda
Skin - sun sensitivity, chapped hands/feet
Weight loss - concern? Minimum for chemo?
Fine with current
Activity- what I can tolerate?
No specific restrictions
Driving ok?
Ok but not from chemo
Flu shot?
Right before chemo is ideal
Tylenol, Advil still ok?
Next appts- de-accessing, next course...
Showering with pump??? NO says nurse who accessed port;
Sleeping with pump???
Clothes with pump???
What else re: pump...
