On 5/10/2008 Yeoldmom wrote:
This past Thursday, I just had my 5th Torisel treatment.
Last time they had to stick me 4 times before they found a vein. So next Thursday the 15th. I am having a port put in and then I am going for my Chemo. treatment right after it is installed. All the side effects that I did have are gone. The blisters in the mouth, I used Colgates Orabase for Canker and mouth sores. (CVS) and Benadryl for the blisters and itching on my feet.
Another side effect that has turned up, I have not read about, but wonder if anyone else has experienced it. I have nodules turning up on my scalp.
They feel like small bumps all over. Good thing I still have my hair, which covers the bumps. (I just hope they don't spread to my face, or I might end up on the Science Fiction Channel as one of those bumpy face monsters.
Has anyone had this side effect, or can it be something worse?
I did have a C Scan taken this morning of my abdomen/ pelvis/ chest and head. But will not know the results for a few days yet.
It is a Stage 4 Kidney Cancer that I have.
That's it for now, and I hope all you mothers out there have a wonderful Mother's Day. And know that all that are connected to this Cancer Compass forum as a patient or care giver for a loved one with this
insidious disease, you are all in my prayers. God Bless You.... oldmom
My mom was diagnosed with kidney cancer the middle of April. She starts treatment this week with the drug Torisel. I'm a little nervous for her as I have read about the side effects and hope she will be able to cope. Her cancer is also stage 4 and dr told her she won't see the summer of 2009. She plans to prove him wrong! She's a fighter and very strong in her faith. It was wonderful to read your message of positive results and hope your treatments remain good.
If you could share more about your treatments I would greatly appreciate it. I'm always looking for information for her to help her fight this.
Blessings,
Wendy