The second round of sutent was a bit more trying than the first one. Yesterday's doctor appointment was long, as we went over the list of side effects that I have had from the sutent, including but not limited to: skin irritation, mouth irritation (as if my whole mouth has been burnt raw), loss of hair pigmentation, fatigue, nausea, and migraines to name a few. Dr. H has reduced the dosage for the last seven days of this round from 37.5mg to 25mg to help with some of the side effects; but mostly because my white count is borderline low. In the past month of being on sutent I have had three pretty bad migraines resulting in vomiting, because of this we have scheduled a head MRI. We have also scheduled the first ct scan since I've been on Sutent. Let's hope that the imaging shows that all of this has been worth it - in which case, bring on month 3, after a much needed 2 week break!
UPCOMING APPTS:
9/22: Ct Scan & MRI
9/27: Results & Port Flush
Here's to good scans!!! - fran v
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ReplyDeletewe love you honey..you to John!Colleen You re a tribute to a womans strength!!! infinite prayers and hugs xxoo Auntie and Uncle and Fam.
ReplyDeleteHoping the Sutent is working!!! I can't wait to hear about the scans. Amos
ReplyDeleteLove..Hugs and prayers are always sent ur way..Here's to good news..U r an inspiration to all We love u ..oxxoxo....The Winters fam...oxox
ReplyDeleteSending all our love along with.healing thoughts and prayers ur way as always...Good news ahead!!!u r an inspiration to all..Love u The Winters Fam and Auntie Jean oxoxox
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