Beginning again

I had chemo on Friday, Oct. 30th in Pittsburg. Dr. M. had discussed my treatment with Dr. Bose in St. Louis and they agreed to change the plan a bit from what they originally told me. I will be getting all three drugs, Avastin, Gemzar and Cisplatin on day one - which takes about 4 hours, then the next week, I receive only one drug, Gemzar. Week three, I have no drugs, just do blood studies. The plan is to do this rotation three times and repeat the PET scan. Depending on the results, one drug may be changed. Since the cisplatin causes nausea and vomiting, I was prescribed several drugs to combat this - I take them by mouth for three days following treatment. I have been able to eat meals and have been pushing water to maintain hydration.
Need to update everyone on the diet I've been eating. My version of anti-cancer - no refined sugar, very little refined flour (eating whole grains), very little meat - chicken about 3 times a week and lots of vegetables and fruits. I have been on this diet since mid-August and do not feel deprived, although "no sugar" has been the most challenging. I have lost about 22 pounds and feel well. I haven't been walking as much as I probably need to, so I am sure if I had been exercising more, my weight loss would be more. Most people, me included, believe that chemo will cause you to looses weight. Because the anti-nausea meds are so much better than in years past, most people gain weight because they are able to eat, yet are fatigued and don't exercise.
I am experimenting more in the kitchen and using soy in some of my dishes. I get some funny looks from the family, but they have been supportive and do try the dishes.
My sister, Luanne, from Chicago, will be here today for a brief visit. I look forward to seeing her and catching up on the family.
Thank you again for continued prayers, cards, calls, visits. My support system is wonderful! Blessings to you -
Love to you -
Ellen