Greetings to all!
Brian is finally feeling better. He still gets pretty tired and sleeps a lot. However, he is able to carry on a conversation, take a walk and piddle around the house. Its been hard for him not to have his horses around to keep him company.
Next week is Thanksgiving and we are planning on having the family here. Brian and I have much to be thankful for. For having such great support from our family and friends. For having Brian's tumor disappear and being able to travel to one of the best cancer treatment centers in America for follow up care. God provides for us in many different ways.
Our next trip to CTCA will be a little different. We will be flying out of Scottsbluff to Denver on Dec. 2nd and then from Denver to Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee is about the same distance to Zion that Chicago is. Brian has appointments on Dec. 3rd and 4th and then we plan on flying back on Sat. Dec. 5th. The cost is about $300 cheaper for me and our carrier out of Denver will be Frontier.
Everyone please have a safe and wonderful holiday!
Angkor Wat
Temples of Angkor Wat
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Chemo Session II
Greetings to all!
Got home safely yesterday from CTCA. No travel difficulties this time thank goodness. Brian and I enjoyed are visit with our friends in Lisle IL. They were kind enough to pick us up at O'Hara Sat. and then take us to Zion on Sunday afternoon.
Brian saw his oncologist and naturalist doctors at CTCA and everything looks great. He has gained almost 20# back and that is good news! Brian had his second chemo session and needs one more before they will get next follow up CT and or P.E.T. scans. He has an appointment with Dr. Vashi to get an colonoscopy next visit. Just want to make sure both ends are working properly, ha!
Brian is having some side effects from chemo such as, hiccups, stomach indigestion, tremors, and fatigue. The steroids and anti nausea medications usually last until we make it home so travel isn't so difficult for him.
I will be traveling with Brian from now on. He seems to need my navigational skills. Sometimes he doesn't always get the information right. It is very overwhelming to keep things straight when you are being treated by numerous people. The next planned date we will return to CTCA is Wednesday Dec. 2Nd and return the Saturday the 5Th. His oncologist wants him to stay on a 3 week schedule.
We will keep you posted.
Love to all!
Mary
Got home safely yesterday from CTCA. No travel difficulties this time thank goodness. Brian and I enjoyed are visit with our friends in Lisle IL. They were kind enough to pick us up at O'Hara Sat. and then take us to Zion on Sunday afternoon.
Brian saw his oncologist and naturalist doctors at CTCA and everything looks great. He has gained almost 20# back and that is good news! Brian had his second chemo session and needs one more before they will get next follow up CT and or P.E.T. scans. He has an appointment with Dr. Vashi to get an colonoscopy next visit. Just want to make sure both ends are working properly, ha!
Brian is having some side effects from chemo such as, hiccups, stomach indigestion, tremors, and fatigue. The steroids and anti nausea medications usually last until we make it home so travel isn't so difficult for him.
I will be traveling with Brian from now on. He seems to need my navigational skills. Sometimes he doesn't always get the information right. It is very overwhelming to keep things straight when you are being treated by numerous people. The next planned date we will return to CTCA is Wednesday Dec. 2Nd and return the Saturday the 5Th. His oncologist wants him to stay on a 3 week schedule.
We will keep you posted.
Love to all!
Mary
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