Mike had his last double radiation treatment today. The "double" days always gave us the most challenge in terms of logistics and Mike's pain management, so we are doubly (couldn't help it) glad to scratch the last one off the appointment list. Only 6 more radiation treatments to go, which is the next sigificant milestone.
The daily IV infusions will continue for the next few weeks, and are already proving to be worth the extra time at the hosptial every M-F. Mike's energy level and appetite have improved with this, and his weight is up about 5 pounds since this started just a few days ago.
We're looking forward to Mike's brother, Jim, coming this weekend. Mike would be looking forward to it a whole lot more if Xavier had managed to beat Pitt in the NCAA game tonight. Mike picked Xavier (get it--X, X-ray[radiation]) to win it all and to not have to root for a Big East team in his bracket.
Our hope is that Mike can get the rest he needs this weekend to give him a boost for the last week of radiation and third chemo coming up. What better way to do that than watching the NCAAs at home on a beautiful spring weekend in Atlanta.
mike and terry
Mike & Terry. The BOD certainly missed you yesterday. I carried through with the teleconference and we climbed up hill for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Fortunatley it will only cost NAKPEHE $22.00 of teleconference charges. So I am doing my part to help out in the budgetary crisis. You should be feeling lots of positive energy from your NAKPEHE colleagues. Keep at it!
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Dear Mike and Terry, We continue to send good vibes, and especially glad to hear of your weight gain as you get "balanced out". We know y'all are counting the days as we are. Hang in, hang on, and hang tough! Love from our home to yours,
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Every day the good vibes are being sent. You must have a lot of prarie dog pelts by now.
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Mike and Terry
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Because I think increasing weight is proof of recovery.
Bear up against canser!
Hiro