Nothing much to report. It has been a tremendous month. Danny and Hanna were blessed with a perfect day for the wedding. EVERYTHING went as planned and as a parent, I could not be happier.
My chemo treatment is still on hold. I will have a CT Scan in June to determine when or if I start chemo again.
My wonderful and always there bride will be retiring on April 30th and I look forward to many years of us hanging out and maybe a trip or two to Disney.
Sorry for the boring post, I am happy with life the way it is right now.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Today at Hershey Cancer Institute 3/26/10
Went for blood work early today and an appointment with Dr Jiang at
11:15 AM.
Three weeks ago she had discussed the possibility of return to the pump
that needs to be worn 24/7.
For about 5 days Patricia and I were formulating our speech for
this visit, because we wanted to give the pills (xeloda) another chance
and NO PUMP!!!
Well the good doctor fooled us. She decided that I should have a CT
Scan next week and another one mid June and she will compare them. So,
I am not on any chemo at least until I see her in June.
As long as nothing looks new or larger in the CT Scans, I am off of
chemo indefinitely.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Update
Well, all of a sudden I am breathing normally and my appetite is almost normal.
I think that the break from Xeloda has helped and it is finally out of my system.
I see the doctor again on March 5th, I think she will change my medication. We will see what happens then.
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
Dan
I think that the break from Xeloda has helped and it is finally out of my system.
I see the doctor again on March 5th, I think she will change my medication. We will see what happens then.
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.
Dan
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Short of Breath
The past couple of weeks have not been fun. I have been exhausted and totally out of breath. After several tests, it was decided that I needed another blood transfusion. I went in on Friday and was admitted to HMC. I checked in at 10 AM and was released at 7:15 PM. The longest transfusion that I have heard of to date. I seem to feel better, but I am scheduled for a Pulmonary Function Test, a Blood Test and a visit with the doctor next Friday. The doctor seems to be concerned that my blood counts are not low enough for my shortness of breath.
More to come come next week.
THANKS for the thoughts and Prayers
Dan
More to come come next week.
THANKS for the thoughts and Prayers
Dan
Monday, January 25, 2010
Trying Weeks
After two visits to the ER at HMC, they finally conceded that I was receiving too much chemo.
They told me to stop my xeloda meds until further notice.
In the meantime, I have had three "bad" blood tests. On last Thursday I was told that "my blood numbers were in the toilet". The next two tests were not as good as that one.
My cell counts are so low that I have basically been housebound since I can not come in contact with people for fear of infection.
I go back on the 27th for another blood test. If not good, I suspect a transfusion.
In the meantime, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my bride Patricia.
COULD not get through this without YOU.
They told me to stop my xeloda meds until further notice.
In the meantime, I have had three "bad" blood tests. On last Thursday I was told that "my blood numbers were in the toilet". The next two tests were not as good as that one.
My cell counts are so low that I have basically been housebound since I can not come in contact with people for fear of infection.
I go back on the 27th for another blood test. If not good, I suspect a transfusion.
In the meantime, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to my bride Patricia.
COULD not get through this without YOU.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Interesting Week
On Wednesday, I went for blood work and we had a visit with Dr Jiang. The visit went really well, I looked and felt great and the doctor was impressed and decided that we should keep on with the chemo schedule.
THEN - On Wednesday evening I had some dinner and took my pills (xeloda).
I was immediately weak in the knees, short of breath and dizzy. I could not stand up or walk across the room without holding on to furniture. Went to bed real early thinking that a good night's sleep was needed. Did not sleep. Conditions did not improve on Thursday and the breathing was getting worse, I could not talk for a minute and a half without gasping for air. Tried to get a good night's sleep with no luck.
On Friday morning I called my contact at HMC only to find out that she started a ten day vacation on Friday. Her backup called me and we discussed my condition. My thought was to stop all chemo for three weeks (when we see the doctor again). She told me that she would discuss this with the oncology staff and get back to me. She called back and told me to get to an emergency room immediately to check for any life threatening symptoms and I was not permitted to drive. If I wanted, she would dispatch an ambulance from Hershey, but I could go to any ER I wanted.
I called my wonderful wife Patricia, who immediately left work. We went to HMC since that is who had all of my records.
After a chest X-Ray, EKC, CT Scan and blood was drawn, we waited.
All tests came back negative except the blood work. That showed a low blood count. The decision was made to transfuse me with two units of blood.
So we spent from 11:30 Am to 7:45 PM in the ER, but I must admit that I have been feeling better since the visit. I have resumed my pills with no symptoms.
Thank you ALL for the thoughts and prayers
Dan & Patricia
THEN - On Wednesday evening I had some dinner and took my pills (xeloda).
I was immediately weak in the knees, short of breath and dizzy. I could not stand up or walk across the room without holding on to furniture. Went to bed real early thinking that a good night's sleep was needed. Did not sleep. Conditions did not improve on Thursday and the breathing was getting worse, I could not talk for a minute and a half without gasping for air. Tried to get a good night's sleep with no luck.
On Friday morning I called my contact at HMC only to find out that she started a ten day vacation on Friday. Her backup called me and we discussed my condition. My thought was to stop all chemo for three weeks (when we see the doctor again). She told me that she would discuss this with the oncology staff and get back to me. She called back and told me to get to an emergency room immediately to check for any life threatening symptoms and I was not permitted to drive. If I wanted, she would dispatch an ambulance from Hershey, but I could go to any ER I wanted.
I called my wonderful wife Patricia, who immediately left work. We went to HMC since that is who had all of my records.
After a chest X-Ray, EKC, CT Scan and blood was drawn, we waited.
All tests came back negative except the blood work. That showed a low blood count. The decision was made to transfuse me with two units of blood.
So we spent from 11:30 Am to 7:45 PM in the ER, but I must admit that I have been feeling better since the visit. I have resumed my pills with no symptoms.
Thank you ALL for the thoughts and prayers
Dan & Patricia
Monday, December 21, 2009
Chemo 12-21-09
As Frank Sinatra would sing 'Nice and Easy Does It"
Had the chemo with absolutely NO issues.
Only different thing is that Danny and myself were both there at the same tme. He did not have chemo, just his doctor visit that was GOOD. He will continue on tomorrow.
Sorry (or GLAD) for the somewhat boring post.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Dan & Patricia
Had the chemo with absolutely NO issues.
Only different thing is that Danny and myself were both there at the same tme. He did not have chemo, just his doctor visit that was GOOD. He will continue on tomorrow.
Sorry (or GLAD) for the somewhat boring post.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Dan & Patricia
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