The second round of Chemo was last week, ending on Thursday. It has been a little rougher on me.
I get way tired easily and if I don't get rest I get sick by early evening. My daily routine has been up by 6 am , feel really good till noon, start to fizzle out by 3 to 4, feel crapy by 6 pm, unless I get about a 2 hour nap in the afternoon, then I feel pretty good till 9 or so.
Susan, Heidi, and I spent the week of Feb. 8-15 in Indian Wells, Cal. My parents, Joe & Carol also went at the same time. We had great weather and a great time of doing just about absolutely nothing but sitting by the pool for the week. Perfect.
My hair has fallen out: so 10 days ago I got the buzz cut. Susan was scared to death when soon after the no hair dew, she woke up at night and wondered how in the heck she ended up in bed with my brother Dave! She really did.
Next week I will go in for a follow-up Ct Scan to determine how well the treatments have been in reducing the Carcnogins in my body. Hopefully the results will be positive. Included in the second round of Chemo I did get an injection of Systantin? To reduce the Neuro-Endocrine cancer cells.
This is a monthly injection and was the primary treatment for my cancer until it was diagnosed how fast the cancer was growing.
I have continued to work for 3-5 hours a day, but don't know how much longer I will be able to do it.
The next round of Chemo will start March 10th, and much will be determined on how well I feel after that.
It's very gratifying to feel the support, concern, and love from so many good folks.
I promise to give more regular updates.
Jose
Jose, you are suck a slacker. Actually, I'm talking about me. I seem to have your exact daily symptoms or weariness however I'm not undergoing treatments and I don't believe I'm sick. I'm very impressed with your tenacity and strength! I went to Indian Wells the week after you and Susan and Heidi. I drove down by myself and as I drove through the Mojave Desert I thought of you the whole time. The desert was so calm, peaceful and beautiful! I was very bummed when I realized you had already left. Maybe next time. I got to spend the week with your parents and it was one of the best weeks I've had in years. They were so kind, loving and fun to be around! I hope your next round of Chemo goes well for you and that the systantin helps! You are very brave! Take care, take naps and eat cupcakes! Stacy
ReplyDeletePS. I love the new doo. Although I remember you most from your first photo. How did you all get so blonde?