Thanks for the encouragement, Rockyiss! I hoping to get through this without too many issues. I dislike the Prednisone also but I have to admit it must work pretty good. I base this on the fact that for my first 2 treatments (I've now done 2/6) the next few days after I stop the steroids (day 6&7) are my worst days and then things begin to get better. I've noticed the CHOP affect my heart somewhat the day after, that concerns me a bit, although the Doc says that is not unusual and my heart seems to be in good shape and I've have now started having to urinate very often similar to right before I was first diagnosed with Bladder Cancer, however the [C]Cyclophosphamide -HOP is known to irritate your bladder and cause discomfort when you pass urine so I'm hoping that is the case.
I 'm just hoping that the long term affects of the Chemo do not haunt me and I can return to my normal activities. The BCG
treatment and maintenance was not as dramatic for me as this but so far has been successful, hoping this will as well. Just keeping my fingers crossed that things will improve in a few more months and I'll look back with much glee!!
I've lost my hair now and my DW says I do have a good shaped head
Thanks again for your thoughtfulness!
Dave