Today officially marked the beginning of Kavan's chemotherapy cycles. The good news is that he is now one closer to the end of treatment. Boy was it a long day today for Kavan. I visited intermittently as I was working just across the street. Even in the face of the unknown, Kavan was all smiles this morning. His strength and courage amazes me more and more each day.
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| Kavan shows off his IVAD port |
Today's chemotherapy cycle involved a "cocktail" of drugs. This cocktail included three "heavy-hitters"; cyclophosphamide, vinecristine and doxirubicin. Kavan had the infusions concurrently starting with the cyclophosphamide at 8:15 this morning. We finally left the Cross Cancer at about quarter to five this afternoon. Kavan kept busy with his new Nintendo 3Ds thanks to Paul and Marco. I even snuck in a game of Mario Kart. Thanks guys. The Cross Cancer also has wireless available to patients. I know Kavan has enjoyed checking the comments posted on this blog...so keep posting everyone!
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| Kavan on his iPad. Probably on my most hated website: Hockey Buzz! |
I'd say things went pretty well until this afternoon. On his last chemotherapy agent of the day, doxirubicin, Kavan experienced an allergic reaction. This involved hives on his face and chest. Just goes to remind one how truly toxic these drugs can be on the body. All was remedied with an infusion of Benadryl and the medication administration resumed. This is something we will have to watch very closely in future treatments. Though the Benadryl administration slowed delayed his infusions this afternoon, it afforded him a much needed luxury: A NAP! Boy was I jealous! He even had a bed!
Since his infusions have completed earlier in the day Kavan has been resting comfortably at home. He is tired but in good spirits. I think tonight will involve a pay per view movie and some much needed cuddling.
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Kristin, Kavan & Evan. Kristin and Evan kept Kavan company today
along with Mrs. Hyde |
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| Happy memories from last weekend-rocket launch |
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| At the Beach! |
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| Kavan and his sister Kerri-Ann |
Hey Kav,
ReplyDeleteYou were awesome today! Lots of smiles and even cracked a few jokes..! U are truly 1 in 7 billion!
Lots of love!
Kristen and Evan :)