Hi Tina
My husband was on the myeloma X1 trials had 6 cycles of CDT with a few hiccups in between,It is a 3 week cycle of tablets which you will take home with you nurses will go over all the tablets with you,there will be extra tablets to stop you feeling sick plus others.You need to write out a chart or get a dairy from Ellen its a must for keeping up with your tablets at one time Slim was taking 45 tablets in one day, must keep your water in take up as well to flush your kidneys.
I kept a chart for weight blood pressure and temp. only once a week or if he felt ill,helps to get a patten so you know if things are going wrong.
Do not be surprised if the Dex makes you hypo take it in the morning.
I think the main thing with chemo,is you do not know what to expect,so if you are ill with another illness you just think your body is reacting to the chemo,this is not always the case,so make sure you keep the hospital informed and do not hesitate to stand your ground if you feel ill.
my husband was seen by a doctor,then a few days later I took him to A&E only to be told he was OK and sent home,rushed into hospital 2 days later with septic pneumonia 10 days ITU 12 days on ward,you soon learn to stand up for yourself,when you have a little hiccup.
Listen to your body.
Lots people do not have any problems and sail through treatment,even carry on working through it all ,lets hope this will be you,but being forewarned might just help you,Eve
