April; 30th, 2018
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TREATMENT TUNNEL
30 Radiation Treatments and 6 rounds of Chemo completed
It is amazing that my husband has managed to do this much radiation without becoming dehyrdated. I do remind him to drink and drink often. I have kept the house stocked with different flavored gatorade and that has definitely helped. Nausea has been minimal and vomiting has not yet occurred (fingers crossed) we finish out the rest without any. They give him a shot in his belly right before Chemo to avoid this, they give him Pepcid in his drip and a Steroid that also helps. Last week he actually gained 2 lbs which the doctor thought was amazing.
Hair Loss
He has lost most of his hair. He had been balding on top for years but we always kept the back long. Our granddaughter Ashlee liked it that way and Papa always wants to please Ashlee. When we decided to fight this cancer with Chemo and Radiation, his concern was disappointing Ashlee with the hair loss. Her response to him was, "I'd rather have you Papa." The doctor didn't think he would loose his hair but he has. I thought he would because his hair has always been baby fine. Hair grows back or maybe not. At this point and at our ages, it is truly the last thing to be concerned about.
Final Radiation and Chemo
People keep asking us when is his last treatment. May 10th is his last radiation. The last Chemo treatment is a little more open ended. We will go to the oncologist this Wednesday and they will test his blood. If his numbers look good they will treat. If his numbers are depressed, they will not and then they will treat the following week which is the last week for radiation. Best case scenario is that he can treat this Wednesday and then next Wednesday as well. I know the oncologist wanted to try and get in at least 8 rounds of Chemo so we will see. Either way we are heading into the home stretch.
Please continue to pray for us and for him, a total killing of the cancer that had invaded his bladder. As always, we love you all and thanks for caring, praying and reading.
Here is our song 'THE PRESENT" We wrote this song when my sister was battling cancer. This song remains as true now as it was then.
LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TREATMENT TUNNEL
30 Radiation Treatments and 6 rounds of Chemo completed
It is amazing that my husband has managed to do this much radiation without becoming dehyrdated. I do remind him to drink and drink often. I have kept the house stocked with different flavored gatorade and that has definitely helped. Nausea has been minimal and vomiting has not yet occurred (fingers crossed) we finish out the rest without any. They give him a shot in his belly right before Chemo to avoid this, they give him Pepcid in his drip and a Steroid that also helps. Last week he actually gained 2 lbs which the doctor thought was amazing.
Hair Loss
He has lost most of his hair. He had been balding on top for years but we always kept the back long. Our granddaughter Ashlee liked it that way and Papa always wants to please Ashlee. When we decided to fight this cancer with Chemo and Radiation, his concern was disappointing Ashlee with the hair loss. Her response to him was, "I'd rather have you Papa." The doctor didn't think he would loose his hair but he has. I thought he would because his hair has always been baby fine. Hair grows back or maybe not. At this point and at our ages, it is truly the last thing to be concerned about.
Final Radiation and Chemo
People keep asking us when is his last treatment. May 10th is his last radiation. The last Chemo treatment is a little more open ended. We will go to the oncologist this Wednesday and they will test his blood. If his numbers look good they will treat. If his numbers are depressed, they will not and then they will treat the following week which is the last week for radiation. Best case scenario is that he can treat this Wednesday and then next Wednesday as well. I know the oncologist wanted to try and get in at least 8 rounds of Chemo so we will see. Either way we are heading into the home stretch.
Please continue to pray for us and for him, a total killing of the cancer that had invaded his bladder. As always, we love you all and thanks for caring, praying and reading.
Here is our song 'THE PRESENT" We wrote this song when my sister was battling cancer. This song remains as true now as it was then.
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