After a busy weekend, I developed a fever on Monday night, and I was concerned I’d be unable to receive my chemo this week. But, two Tylenols later, my fever came down, my temp remained normal and I was good to go for treatment the next day, Tuesday. Or so…
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Med Update
Clinical Trial Options
Summary -It has been several weeks since I’ve been off chemo and other medication -Had good appointments at both City of Hope and UCLA to figure out clinical trial options -Am applying for clinical trial at UCLA -Either via clinical trial or just doing the next step, will begin “Second…
Med Update
Time to Pray
It’s not always great news. My last three blood tests have shown that there has been a slight uptick in my cancer markers, indicating my cancer is progressing (growing). Although this is a bit disheartening, my doctor reminded me that there has been a very significant decrease in the cancer…
Med Update
Update
Wow, today is 6 months to the day since my very first post. I’ve had a few people asking about my health status, so I wanted to give an update: I finished my final round of chemo treatment last week and am scheduled for a CT scan this week which…
Med Update
Cycle 12
Summary: My 12th chemo is on Monday, March 25. Reflection on God’s provision through an answered prayer. Resources for finding clinical trials. I kept asking for something that was being provided for me all along. In Matthew, it says “whoever has ears let them hear.” Well sometimes I didn’t hear….
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Cycle 11
Summary: Five months have gone by very quickly… As I start my 11th cycle (out of 12) of chemo on Monday, March 11, I’m feeling a little anxious about my future. I’m worried because I will no longer have the predictable “safety net” routine of treatment which has been helping…
Care & Support
Helpful Hints 01
This was supposed to be a list of practical things that I’ve learned during my chemo journey and it kind of went off the rails. What a surprise… 1. Do your research. If you thought there was no more homework in life I’m sorry to disappoint you. For better or…
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Ninth Treatment Update & Cycle 10
Pump Problem in Cycle 9, Another Weird CycleDuring my most recent cycle, I went through the usual five-hour infusion session and then they hooked me up to the portable infusion pump which typically distributes the last batch of chemo for the next 48 hours or so away from the doctor’s…
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Cycle 9
Heat the water for my drink thermos. Take my last shower for a few days. Drink lots of water. But I couldn’t find the top for my little soup thermos. One would think I’d have this checklist down by now. Apparently, two weeks is just enough time for me to…
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Cycle 8
That was a weird cycle. The good news is that I got to get my chemo treatment this past week. Lesser news is that it was delayed a week because of a cough I had. I was on antibiotics, and I couldn’t shake the cough. I took a multitude of…