{"id":27,"date":"2021-03-18T11:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T11:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/machresearch.ca\/Blog\/?p=27"},"modified":"2021-04-08T05:29:46","modified_gmt":"2021-04-08T01:29:46","slug":"second-treatment-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/machresearch.ca\/blog\/2021\/03\/18\/second-treatment-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Second Treatment Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hello everyone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update for the last couple of weeks from my last treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Last week I was suppose to have my chemo treatment, but the blood work came back that my levels were too low so they had to move it to this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        My levels were still low on some things but they decided to proceed anyway and I had more blood work done in the morning yesterday and then chemo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        I have new drugs now to help out to increase blood count levels. I am very glad that I live in Canada, where the drug only costs $3000 per dose and insurance covers most of it. Between my insurance and Mel we have it all covered. In the states it the range of the drug is $6000-$15,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Chemo treatment went well. It was as much fun as the initial session. Not too tiring or anything. But silly me, the last combination of drugs they give me is a killer with the 24 hr bottle that I take home with me. I can see why they drip it slowly over time and do it at home. When I got home I was not feeling great and exhausted. Mel then asked if I took my steroids and I had forgotten. As soon as I took the pill I instantly felt better. Awesome placebo effect. My body knows the drugs work so my mind says I got it. Now I feel fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Tingly feelings are back with cold sensitivity. First bite of food I get lock jaw then it goes away, so I need to remember to start with a small bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        The other side effect that was exciting was my hair falling out. I got to see how I look bald, and my skull has a nice shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7        Energy levels otherwise are fine and no other complications so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quoc Hao<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hello everyone Update for the last couple of weeks from my last treatment. \u00b7        Last week I was suppose to have my chemo treatment, but the blood work came back that my levels were too low so they had to move it to this week. \u00b7        My levels were still low on some things but they decided…<\/p>\n

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