Monthly Archives: November 2020

Shortly before I was diagnosed with cancer, one of our four four-legged children started going downhill. He is 13 years old and at the age of seven broke his back jumping off the bed. It cost over four grand to … Continue reading →

Though my chemo and radiation therapies are over, the surprises continue. Last week I walked around the block and arrived home drained. The guy who used to walk up to 25 miles in a day now can’t complete a mile. … Continue reading →

After Monday’s final chemo, the doctor gave me four syringes each filled with Filgastrim to help build my immune system back up. I was to take one shot a day in the stomach for four days. On Tuesday I gave … Continue reading →

I am starting this post with gratitude first. To everyone who has supported me on this journey, you have my utmost and heartfelt indebtedness and respect. This trip through the ups and downs of chemotherapy and radiation therapy has challenging … Continue reading →

Sorry for the break, it seems that the treatment was just waiting for me to get a little confident before busting my butt. This past week I have been feeling pretty much exhausted every day while getting chemo and radiation … Continue reading →

Just finished my 3rd day of the new chemo and my 26th radiation treatment. Despite all the common side effects of this new chemo (metallic taste, hair loss, nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, and possible kidney failure, I have had … Continue reading →

Had my first session of the new chemo today. Doctor gave me the warnings of hair loss, mouth sores, nausea, vomiting, food tasting strange, and kidney failure if I don’t keep enough fluids down. Advised to go directly to the … Continue reading →