First Round of Chemo

I'm with Dad at the El Camino Hospital while he gets his first round of chemo. It will take 6 hours for him to get the full dosage of his first two meds - Cisplatin & Alimta. First 1.5 hours is saline solution to keep him hydrated, along with other pre-meds to combat the side effects. Anti-nausea, steroids, etc.

Mom told him last night that while you're in the hospital, you can make friends with other patients. As you come in regularly, you'll start to form relationships. When Dad got situated he immediately asked, "With these curtains between us, how are you supposed to make cancer friends?"

He's still the same Dad. Always wanting to be with people.

Dad's also such a fighter and once he puts his mind to it, will do everything 100%. The nurse mentioned it's helpful to drink plenty of water. He has had at least 32 ounces of tea in the first 1.5 hrs, and gone to the restroom three times.

He's gonna win. :)

- Steph