Seans first chemotherapy treatment

Sean went for his first treatment yesterday morning. We were to be at the hospital at 8:00 am which surprisingly we arrived on time after allot of morning traffic on the freeway. When we arrived they took us to a different part of the cancer treatment floor that we had never been to and took Sean into a room. They checked his port and inserted the necessary tube for his treatment. The nurses were very nice and offered us several things from crackers to drinks while we were there. They then took us to where they would administer the chemo and set up a television in front of us. We watched a video that gave information on the treatment and what to expect as far as side effects. While we watched the video they gave Sean Benadryl in his port and a few other medications to control any nausea he might expirence. They then started the chemotherapy in his port and he fell asleep almost immediately. It wasn't from the chemotherapy but more from how comfortable the room and chairs were. I had a hard time myself staying awake. After the first bag of medication was finished about an hour and a half had passed. They then began the second bag and Sean watched a movie while the treatment was finishing. After the second bag was finished we were able to leave. Sean decided he felt fine and wanted to drive home. He never complained of any nausea and seemed in a very good mood once we arrived home. I expected some sickness or something after a few hours but by the time we laid down for bed he still felt normal he said. This morning was the same and all day he has been in a good mood. This evening he was a little tired and thankfully has not had any vomiting or noticeable side effects. He has some blood work scheduled for next week but besides the blood work and checking his white cell count he is free from the treatment for a few weeks.

Seans treatment changes

Seans doctor called yet again and changed the schedule for his treatment again. They have decided that he will recieve one treatment of Chemotherapy tuesday then go three weeks without any treatment,radiation included. He then will have another Chemotherapy treatment after the three week timeframe and then they will decide if radiation is needed as well. I will update with the medication name when I have the chance.

The Radiation Mask

Here is a picture of the mask they made for Sean to wear during his radiation treatment.

Radiation treatment.

Well we got to the hospital pretty early, around eight a.m. When we got there they told us that they were going to hook Sean up with an IV and go ahead and do a CAT scan before the treatment. They also molded and made a mask that he would be wearing for the treatment.
I figured it would take a few but it really only took about thirty minutes and he came back out into the lobby. They told us we could go get breakfest and that he needed to be back by 11:15 a.m. We went down to the cafeteria and had some breakfest(lunch to me) and walked around until about eleven. When we went back to the radiation floor we waited close to an hour before they came and got Sean. They told us he was going to get treatment and afterwards we could come in and see him. It didn't take as long as I had expected and when the nurse came out and got us I was suprised. When we went in I was expecting him to look drowsy or something but he looked normal and ready to leave. They removed his IV and the nurse instructed us on what to watch for for the next day and a half. They told us that it would be a few weeks before they checked him again and everything went well with the treatment. Sean now has an appointment with the lung doctor the first of May. the good thing is we will get a few days to rest before having to go back to the doctor which is good.