Chemotherapy

For anyone familiar with chemotherapy, I figured I would let you know the treatments that Josh is undergoing. He is currently receiving 4 different types, 3 through infusion and one as an oral pill. The infusions are called Carboplatin, Taxotere and Gemzar (he gets the first two on the same day once everyother week, and the third type one day in the opposite weeks). The oral pill is called Xeloda and is taken over 5 days. All of these types of chemo are for different things and combined the oncologist feels they will do their job. Tomorrow is another chemo day and he will be getting Gemzar. Unfortunatley last week his white blood counts were low and he now has to receive a shot 3x a week called Leukine.

As you can imagine, this is a lot for one person to take and it can be taxing. Fatigue has set in a bit, and he received hydration the other day to make sure he is fully hydrated. Overall though, Josh is looking good. He's a bit thinner than you may remember, but he is staying strong and his smile is still big.

Tomorrow is a big day because it is Gretchen's birthday!! yea! So, be sure and wish her a happy birthday!

Don't forget to check out the picture page, I hope to update it soon, once I get some more pics! If anyone has some pictures that you would like me to share, feel free to email them. Also, I have added the guestbook for comments, suggestions, well wishes, etc... Anything meant for Josh I will make sure he sees!