Monthly Archives: October 2011

Oct 30 Update

Posted on October 30, 2011 by kimmywink

HUGE difference between taking one-a-day and two-a-day. I’m looking forward to the end of this horrible adjustment period. I really feel as if I’ve been told an end exists but truthfully I can’t remember now. So far I’ve accomplished one … Continue reading →

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Oct 28 Update

Posted on October 28, 2011 by kimmywink

This week I am glad to be back on my Crizotinib chemo pills. I started taking one-a-day on Monday and continued through Thursday. Today (Friday) I’m increasing the dose to the full strength amount of two-a-day. I’m learning how to … Continue reading →

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Chemofied

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kimmywink

I’m back on chemo! Hip-hip-horray! (I suppose…) It’s a good thing to be attacking the cancer cells again but being “chemofied” does have drawbacks. I’m hoping this time around the Crizotinib won’t turn me quite so upside down but I’m … Continue reading →

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Swallowing Problems Still

Posted on October 21, 2011 by kimmywink

I’m about to fall asleep but here goes a quick update for the week. 1. I finally started to eat some solid foods. Last friday I was still liquids only- this friday I’m eating scrambled eggs, fried rice, mac & … Continue reading →

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Off the ‘nib

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kimmywink

I am now officially off chemo! Just for a few days though. I’ve been having a hard time swallowing food since I injured my throat last Thursday while swallowing one of my chemo pills. “Hard time” has been elevated to … Continue reading →

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I’m on drugs!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by kimmywink

I’ve been on my new chemo drug for four days. Administrative complications caused delay, I was able to get started on it Tuesday, October 4th. Being Patient #1 has ups and downs. The drug is certainly doing things to my … Continue reading →

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