@NicoleMR I am so sorry, I am sure the hair loss sucks. May your new headwraps feel like head hugs. Mr. Image tells me, he is not losing his hair, his head is expanding because his brain is filled with all of his new wisdom. At least that is his story and he is sticking to it.
Thanks guys. I actually like the look of the head wrap, so that's OK. I don't have electric clippers, but I suppose I could take a scissors to what's left and make it look a bit less scary.
Anyway, I got a good report on my blood test and am set for chemo again on Tuesday.
Massive annoyance. On Monday I arranged with the specialty pharmacy handling my chemo drugs that the next shipment should go to my doctors, delivered today. Last night at 12 midnight I get a notice from Fed Ex that they have a package en route from the specialty pharmacy to be delivered today to my home address. In other words, they are shipping the drugs to me personally instead of the doctor. Infusion drugs that I think need to be refrigerated. I have called the doctors and am waiting to hear what to do, and I am waiting for the drugs to arrive, sometime before 8 pm. So I had to cancel plans I had for today in order to be waiting for the delivery (good thing I wasn't working today!). This is insane.
Our town just opened a free medical equipment exchange. Just in time as we have two walkers for Mr. Image. One for inside and one for outside as they are heavy for me to take up and down the stairs. So next week I will see if I can exchange one walker for a wheelchair as it is becoming harder and harder for Mr. Image to walk. Also with bad design for placement of some doctor's parking lots on hills, it sounds like the way to go. Mr. Image was not sold on the idea until I assured him he could simply walk behind the wheelchair as he did the walker and only have it as stand by if he became unsteady or tired. He has agreed much to my relief.
I got a virus a few weeks ago and it has been horrid (chills, lack of appetite, fatigue) but at least it was not Covid. (And I didn't ever have it as I did the antigen test so if I had had it would've shown up, right?)
Taking a few days off my meds to regain strength - and anyway I will have to change them as they are no longer controlling the disease. (Not that it's off-the-charts progressing and I'm not having Pains in New Places). They just have to reexamine my tissue - to see which super-new drug is most suitable. Which they cannot find in the labs. (Five surgeries, dudes, and you can't find anything to put under a microscope?!) It will turn up - or I'll get a new biopsy
That's the wonderful thing about cancer: there is not much that has to be done tomorrow
Looking forward to feeling better. Especially after the Covid-scare
Just got a text they have found my tissue samples and they will get analysed in 3 weeks. My doctor had said not to worry. "They never throw anything away while you're still alive...or maybe even after that"
A friend has just died of a brain tumour. She was in her 20s and had a bright academic career ahead of her (she was doing a PhD when she was diagnosed). We were just acquaintances really, and had plenty of disagreements, but although her death was not unexpected as such it has still really affected me. Please remember D and her family and friends in your prayers 🕯
The August 11th appointment went quite well. The wife has been issued with a hematologist/oncologist who is pleasant and professional, and actually took the time to engage with my wife as something other than 'a 72 year old granny with cancer.' He asked about her career (law enforcement) and educational background (BS in chemistry and microbiology), and having discovered she was not an illiterate peasant proceeded to talk to us as though we can understand what is going on pausing occasionally to inquire if we had got it.
The Cancer Center also provides someone whom they call an 'oncology navigator' who I can only describe as a very nice young woman with pretty brown eyes who took notes. She handed me a copy at the end of proceedings, and again asked if we had any questions. Absolute chalk and cheese when compared to the last outing. Mrs. PDR is due for scans on the 25th, which will enable them to type and stage the cancer. 30th we talk about the treatment plan.
The Missus is still being a bitch about some of my friends, especially the young pretty farm girls, but I know a lot of that is nerves. She knows I am a loyal old stick, so I weather it as best I can.
@PDR so glad this visit seemed much more supportive than the last one. May the next ones go as well. Prayers for you both, as cancer, does indeed suck for far more than just the patient.
Glad that visit went well and your wife was treated as the intelligent woman she is. I get annoyed when I'm treated as an idiot by health professionals not only because I'm in my late sixties but severely deaf too.
...The Missus is still being a bitch about some of my friends, especially the young pretty farm girls, but I know a lot of that is nerves. She knows I am a loyal old stick, so I weather it as best I can.
Cheers,
PDR
A healthy sign. When the patient loses interest and stops complaining, things are really bad. Meanwhile, endless, wordless prayers radiating from here for the people posting about their adventures in this thing. And for those who need prayers but are not posting.
Adding positive thoughts and support to posts above for all those going through and supporting those with cancer. I still have a week to wait, but in the meantime during the last few days my younger son has had a heart attack, had a stent fitted and is going to have - today we hope - a double by-pass. A very nasty shock for all. We think - but don't know yet of course - that the condition is not at an advanced stage... ... let's say we are all hoping and hoping that is the case.
Adding positive thoughts and support to posts above for all those going through and supporting those with cancer. I still have a week to wait, but in the meantime during the last few days my younger son has had a heart attack, had a stent fitted and is going to have - today we hope - a double by-pass. A very nasty shock for all. We think - but don't know yet of course - that the condition is not at an advanced stage... ... let's say we are all hoping and hoping that is the case.
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So sorryto hear; a right shock as none of us expect this for our young to middle-aged offspring. Here’s to best possible outcome
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Anyway, I got a good report on my blood test and am set for chemo again on Tuesday.
Happy to hear your good news, @Stercus Tauri
That's good news @Stercus Tauri
Taking a few days off my meds to regain strength - and anyway I will have to change them as they are no longer controlling the disease. (Not that it's off-the-charts progressing and I'm not having Pains in New Places). They just have to reexamine my tissue - to see which super-new drug is most suitable. Which they cannot find in the labs. (Five surgeries, dudes, and you can't find anything to put under a microscope?!) It will turn up - or I'll get a new biopsy
That's the wonderful thing about cancer: there is not much that has to be done tomorrow
Looking forward to feeling better. Especially after the Covid-scare
🕯for D
The Cancer Center also provides someone whom they call an 'oncology navigator' who I can only describe as a very nice young woman with pretty brown eyes who took notes. She handed me a copy at the end of proceedings, and again asked if we had any questions. Absolute chalk and cheese when compared to the last outing. Mrs. PDR is due for scans on the 25th, which will enable them to type and stage the cancer. 30th we talk about the treatment plan.
The Missus is still being a bitch about some of my friends, especially the young pretty farm girls, but I know a lot of that is nerves. She knows I am a loyal old stick, so I weather it as best I can.
Cheers,
PDR
A healthy sign. When the patient loses interest and stops complaining, things are really bad. Meanwhile, endless, wordless prayers radiating from here for the people posting about their adventures in this thing. And for those who need prayers but are not posting.
So sorryto hear; a right shock as none of us expect this for our young to middle-aged offspring. Here’s to best possible outcome