Immunotherapy Day after treatment

Hello All,

Well it has been a full 24hrs since his treatment. The two drugs that he is taking is Keytruda and Zometa. Keytruda is the immunotherapy for his lung cancer. Zometa is a bone treatment to help keep his bones strong. So far the only side effects he has experienced has been a tiredness, fever and body aches. I did call the doctors and they stated that they believe the side effects he has encountered are those from the Zometa (which is the bone treatment). Those particular side effect are common with that drug. I have a positive outlook that these drugs will help my Dad. I can say his eating has picked up a bit. Which all seems to be leading in the right direction.

The whole process for his first treatment seemed to go extremely smooth. We checked in at the Oncologist front desk. Then were called back to an education office. They went over the drugs being administered, what they do and all of the side effects that can potentially occur. Then of course you have to sign off that they went over all the information. Once that has all been done then you go to the room where they give the treatment. This room consist of a nurses station with what looks like Lazyboy recliners that go around the room in a circle formation. Each patient station is quiet comfortable with a chair for a family member at each one. The nurses that work at my Dads particular treatment center were amazing. They were very entertaining to say the least. They made us feel comfortable and were very helpful with answering questions for us. (mainly my questions as I am very inquisitive)

I will say that the fact my Dad had a port put in has made this process a lot more seamless. For those of you that know me know that in the late 80's early 90's my Mom had breast cancer. Well back then the process of putting in a port was a lot different a bit more complicated. The doctors back then tried to place a port in my Mom. However, we are not sure if it was done incorrectly or if her body rejected it. She had to have her port removed so we did not have her treatments go as smoothly as my Dads has so far. Unfortunately, in 1991 my mom passed away due to her cancer. Enough of that lets get back to todays medical advancements and the fact that my Dad has fighting chance.  Once the nurses assessed my Dads situation they then put a mask on them and my Dad then proceeded to cleaned the port area and inserted the needle. the first drug they started was the Keytruda drip. That particular IV last about only 30 minutes. Then when that one finished they started the Zometa drip which only last 15 minutes total. Once the Zometa is done they flush the port. After every treatment they pull blood from the port to make sure all the levels are ok.

Well unfortunately I am out of writing time for today. I must get back with my Dad. Please feel free to send me a note or comment so I know that there are readers.

As always let the day have a great and blessed you!
Melinda