She still has her wit and incisive mind, even if it only emerges sporadically. She asked Kaplan how likely hair loss was, and he answered, 95%. She then asked if that meant it would leave a 5% patch or just sparse hairs. He laughed, and said nope you lose it all.
A field guide for men who are supporting their wife or significant other in becoming free of cancer. Especially when they are hit by a stroke in mid-treatment. I outline the process and experiences, and offer tips and hints for others. My dear wife, Meagan, died from Stage 4 melanoma cancer.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Meagan starts a new chemo Tuesday
At 11:45am tomorrow she has an appointment at the cancer treatment center. She will be on Abraxane. The total time she is in will be a couple hours. Total IV infusion time is about 45 minutes. Expected side effects: fatigue (on top of what she is feeling from meds and radiation), hair loss, possible nausea, possible tingling fingers, likely no chemo brain.
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