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First infusion

The first infusion appointment for the second chemotherapy treatment was on Wednesday, 14th September at Worthing Hospital.

The nurse who gave my first infusion in November also managed this infusion. After the questions about me and my health and the observations, blood pressure etc. it was down to the business of the day.

The first infused drug of the trio that makes up FOLFIRI is Irinotecan and the initial infusion was over 90 minutes. Delivery through the PICC Line was pain/discomfort free unlike a cannula in the lower arm. This is because the drug is delivered in the Vein cava and a much larger body of blood. The Irinotecan was accompanied by a saline drip.

The infusion was uneventful and followed by a dose of folinic acid delivered by syringe through the PICC Line. This extends the effectiveness of the Irinotecan.

Lastly, the Fluorouracil in its pump bottle was attached and it was time to go home after a three hour appointment.




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