Dad showed up for chemo bright & early (8:30) and was prepared for a long day, but they were finished by 1:00 p.m. The nurses did a fabulous job of keeping dad calm, cool, and collected (a little Lorazapam always helps too!). I talked with him for a while as he was resting in his easy chair at the clinic, overlooking the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and a beautifully landscaped garden. Later this evening, we talked again and he mentioned already starting to feel outta sorts, but he also hasn't slept for two days, stressing about today, so that might have a little something to do with it, too. The nurse said he can expect to feel the effects by Saturday. He goes back Thursday to get more meds, and he's "off" next week.
My prayers for today were answered: no allergic reactions and a non-complicated start to chemo!
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