The past week has been relatively normal. Radiation and chemo continue to progress with few side effects. I had hoped to run 7 miles this morning but I did not get out until 7:30 (this was Jean Crowley's fault) and it was already too hot and humid so I stopped after 5. I think it is possible the radiation is starting to play some part in this as well.
Both the visit with the radiologist and my weekly blood work were ok this week. White cell counts were down just a little but still in the good range. I am now 2/3 through the radiation with 22 treatments complete 11 to go. Also I have been completely off of steroids for about a week and a half. I am not sure if there is a correlation but I have been sleeping much better since I stopped taking them.
I did receive a couple of reality checks this week on the home front. Last Sunday I had a particularly easy project to do which ended up taking me most of the day to accomplish. When I finished I looked at Marti and said I believe if I do this enough times I am going to get good at it. Without missing a beat she responded "I doubt it".
Later in the week I came home to find 2 large bottles of shampoo in my bathroom. For whatever reason I decided to point out that while I appreciated her optimism it might be awhile before I really needed shampoo in bulk. I was informed it was on sale and we had a coupon. Needless to things are beginning to return to normal.
A quick update on Kari. She is home but still has challenges ahead of her. She continues on chemotherapy and is being very brave as she fights this disease.
There is another lady at work whose mom has been fighting ovarian cancer for quite some time. I know Amy and Linda would appreciate the same support this group has given to Kari and me.
Thank you for caring.
If the steroids did to you anything like they did to Kari, you never sleep until you just fall over and when you're awake, you do nothing but eat! It's crazy and I will be so glad when Kari is finished. Only 10 days left!
ReplyDeleteIs it Amy's mother that is still fighting ovarian cancer? Praying for them too! Cancer is such a horrible disease and affects so many people....I hate it! But we're fighting right along with you, Bill! Proud of you and you're an inspiration to me. :)
Love,
Ashley and Kari
www.kariandmalachi.blogspot.com
So glad to get an update. Next time you think you're going to have trouble getting up early, let me know. I would be more than happy to give you a wake up call. It's good to know that you're sleeping well and that your white cell count is still in the normal range. Not much longer for these treatments! Aug. 8th is just around the corner.
ReplyDeleteKari, Linda and Amy are in my prayers.
Kari, Amy and Linda are in my prayers.
Bill, I continue to appreciate the opportunity to keep up with you, glad to know that things are going well, want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, therefore, this post.
ReplyDeleteDan Ross