Category: Med Update

Apologies for the irregularity of some of these updates. I usually like to give them after I finish my chemo, but because of the holidays and the end of the year, my schedule has been a little crazy. I received my typical infusion on Wednesday instead of Monday because of…

Christmas Dim Sum I remember Christmas about 35 years ago when I took my Dad out to dim sum after a church service. He had come out to hear me sing a solo, and now, it was just me and him and a bunch of dumplings. We went over the…

I’ve always tried to make the most of each day, and it’s been that way since my mom’s breast cancer diagnosis around 50 years ago. We tried to not take any day for granted and took every opportunity to express our love for each other, to enjoy impromptu picnics, and…

I wanted to share a quick update that Peter completed his 5th treatment today and is resting at home. Thank you for your continued prayers for Peter’s additional days of at-home infusion and for reduction & management of the side effects which are increasing with each cycle as expected. Peter’s…

Summary: Happy to report that my cancer marker numbers are still decreasing. Prayers are needed for the side effects including neuropathy. This has been a very reflective time. Next treatment is Monday, December 11. Your continued prayers mean a lot to me. Doctor’s Meeting I’ve done 4 cycles of chemo,…

I appreciate each holiday and any day more since my diagnosis. I am very thankful for my life, and although more definitive results will be my PET scan after a few more chemotherapy cycles, I’m very grateful that the reports indicate the treatment has been effective so far. Please pray…

I have completed my third treatment and just wanted to take the time to thank you for all your support and prayers. As I continue on with the chemotherapy, I suspect it’ll be a little bit of a learning curve with how my body responds to chemotherapy and in the…

Peter’s next infusion treatment will be the morning of Monday, November 13. Thank you for your continued prayers that the medicine will be efficacious and for his healthy cells to be protected. We are thankful the side effects have been minor so far and ask that they continue to be…

Officially we’re at the end of my 2nd cycle. I do five hours of infusion, followed by 2 days on a portable pump, and then a much appreciated shower a few days later. It seems around this time, the fatigue starts to settle in. The cycles seem to link from…

Peter’s 2nd chemo treatment will be on Monday, October 30 at 9:30am. Please continue to pray that the treatment will be effective and the side effects will be minimal. May Peter’s faith remain strong as he places his enduring hope and trust in the Lord. You may share an encouraging…