As noted in the last post, our Hero as been cleared and has begun the last of the intense treatment phases. This, as we all remember, involves a dramatic increase in medicine and treatment visits - not to mention side effects. Joe is doing well so far but is starting to feel the effects of the new and increased meds. His hunger is starting to build but it is being stifled a bit by the nausea that has reared its head. Team Taylor is investigating to see if this is a result of the Doxorubicin or just how the Doxorubicin reacts with the Dexamethasone (Mom, Dad and Nouna will chat with the doc about that when Joe goes in for his spinal methotrexate sedation and PEG.) It seems to be slowing a bit but Mom is getting the anti-nausea medication ready but it's a delicate balance as no one wants to see JoJo uncomfortable but endlessly taking pills isn't fun either.
But even with all that stuff our Hero had a great and very weekend. Although he didn't feel up to play in his baseball game on Saturday, he did have a great time watching his big brother Paul and cousin Daniel tear it up on the baseball diamond. JoJo had fun with cousin William, had a double sleepover Friday through Sunday with cousin Adrienne sleeping over and topped it all off with a fantastic Greek Easter Dinner at YiaYia and Papa's house that stuffed everyone with food in preparation for a week of treatment.
As always, keep the prayers and positivity coming and stay tuned for updates on this week’s treatment...
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