Had the first day, first cycle of chemo at MGH Waltham. So far so good. We had three appointments, 1st the blood draw, then the consultation with Choy, and then the actual infusion with nurse Erinn. The infusion is broken up into multiple segments with hydration in between. They also add Zofran (anti-nausea) and Decadron (corticosteroid), and Cinvanti. (long-acting anti-nausea). At home I can also take Zofran as needed – the medical term is PRN standing for the Latin “Pro Re Nata” literally “As the thing arises.” I want to be cautious about taking more than one new med at a time so I can evaluate side effects. I remember doing some infusions at Dana Farber back in 2006, but I don’t remember them adding in additional drugs to mitigate side-effects of the chemo drugs (Doxorubicin and Cisplatin). Came home and felt ok, but had a poor night’s sleep (55). The nurse warned me that the steroids can make you jittery.