Here we go again. Back at DFCI for a long day. I haven't started the chemo yet - so we'll be here til at least 6pm (arrived just after 9am). I am getting my pre-meds. We are going with the "after the reaction" treatment. I still took dexamethadose (steroid) at 12 hours and 6 hours before, but didn't have any more of it here. I am getting Solu-Medrol (steroid), Benadryl (whopping 50 mg), and Pepcid. And then we'll start. I think they want it those meds to sit with me a bit before they start... at least that's how it worked last time.
And, this time I got to pick my spot - I took a corner space with a window and a bed. Just in case. the Benadryl did make me a bit sleepy but I didn't fall asleep. The steroid is fighting with it and I suspect it will win again. Plus, I'm working remote. I do take a half PTO day for the week, since I can't be completely available when I'm here, and I usually need a nap on day 3 or 4 at lunchtime.
But my nurse got it right: the first thing she said was "Today is going to be a good day!" I am choosing to believe her entirely.
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