OK, truth be told … there is no consuming a spoonful of sugar. But I did realize that through my past posts, I have not really talked about what my treatment is. I am doing a variety of things.
#1 – Afatinib – my little blue pill! This is my prescription based on my being EGFR. One blue pill a day. Yep, I know what you are thinking, no it does not help me get an erection. Luckily that is one issue I don’t have. TMI? OK, let’s move on. I take this pill, once every morning. Side effects are a bit much at times, but heck, if it is shrinking my cancer, I will deal with the side effects.
#2 – Cannabis Drops, I put these under my tongue every night. It is suggested I do this multiple times a day. But given this is equal parts CBD and THC, it does get me pretty darn high from time to time. Most of the time, I take these drops after 9pm, so I am generally in bed before the “high” kicks in. But sometimes I take it earlier in the evening and I do get a bit high before bed. As far as the suggested, taking throughout the day … I do work / I do drive. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people that can function stoned throughout the day.
#3 – Xgeva Injection – this happens every 4 weeks. Given my cancer spread to my spine (lung cancer likes bone), Xgeva is a bone hardener. With my bones hardened, it deters the cancer from spreading in the bone.
#4 – Calcium Supplement – Again to help with my bones.
#5 – Immodium & Fiber supplements – yep, a daily thing to help with the diarrhea side effect of Afatinib.
#5 – Diet – I have improved my diet. Incorporated more vegetables. I don’t drink sodas,. I cut down on sugar. I am trying to eat healthier in general. I have not gone overboard. But I have improved what I eat. I still drink, have dessert, still do all of my normal stuff, but I have scaled back. I also drink lots of coconut water, I like suja drinks, and the list goes on. This will be a work in progress. I will continue to improve.
That there is the basics of what I am doing!
Cannabis drops & Afatinib
So I see that must be the lil blue pill we were talking about.
Yep, those would be it!