Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Chemo Class
The services that are offered to those dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the treatments that follow are pretty amazing. They offer classes on a range of topics and various other support services that are all free. Today Emily and my mom attended a chemo class that they found very helpful. There were only three patients in the class (along with their support people) so there was a lot of personal attention by the oncology nurse who ran the seminar. She gave Emily some very specific advice on ways to shorten the duration of her chemo after effects. Apparently the continuous sleeping is NOT the way to go because it lengthens the time it takes the body to process all of the drugs. Instead she is supposed to get up every two hours during the day to walk around, have a little bit to eat and something to drink. Doing this should shorten her down time from 10 days to 3 or 4. What great news! She also learned about a fitness class that is offered to patients where they will tailor a workout specific to her needs and ability. They give her a heart monitor and have a nurse and a trainer standing by to help if necessary. Pretty cool, huh?
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Emily. That is great. That is great too bad they did not tell you sooner. They relly try to make life easier for you.
Blessings !
Hi Em,
Glad to hear about the helpful classes. I'm sure you already know this,but according to my neighbor who went through this,too,drinking LOTS of water daily really helps to feel better during chemo. Good luck tomorrow, Sweetie. Thinking of you and sending love and hugs,
Patty and Mike
It's good to hear that there is so much great support AND that you are taking advantage of it! ~B
Go Emily. We hope you do your walks and srink your water. I hear this is tough but we know you can do it. YOu are awesome. Be strong! Love, Susie and James
It really is amazing the services they provide. It sounds like you're in really good hands. I'm glad you have so much support both there and from afar. You're in my thoughts!
Kelly
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