Waiting for Whole Body Hyperthermia

Greetings from Germany. Well! I've been here a week and today I will be getting whole body hyperthermia. Up to this point, my treatment has consisted of local hyperthermia every day, targeted at the areas where lymph nodes lit up on my scan Along with infusions of vitamins C, Bs and other supplements  to strengthen my immune system. I also get massages twice a week and have an exercise session scheduled twice a week. immediately on arrival I was whisked to the lab for bloodwork, had an ekg and was checked for lung function. After Dr. Herzog reviewed all of my information I was qualified for whole body hyperthermia in conjunction with low dose chemo consisting of carboplatin and cytoxan. One interesting note... while my scan report indicated hypermetabolic activity within my right supreclavicular lymph node, the scan image showed it was my LEFT node.

While the local hyperthermia takes an hour, the whole body hyperthermia process will take about 4 hours. I will be sedated for it. My body will be heated to just over 107 degrees. Just before that temperature is reached, the chemo will be administered. My body will stay at that temp for about an hour, then will be allowed to cool down. During the process i will also be receiving 4-6 liters if I've fluids to keep me hydrated.

i'm a little apprehensive but frankly, the early morning enema I had to endure is probably the worst part of the process. Not the best way to start the morning lol!

Helen (daylady) and I did get to spend some time together which was wonderful. She will be returning just before I leave.  I definitely feel that my treatment is being customized specifically for my situation. i asked about the side effects from the chemo and they should be minimal. They doubt that I will lose my hair. 

So I am off for some blood work. Will report post whole body experience.