That’s the way I think of the score, to date!
Eric has successfully navigated the first round of therapies, both the radiation and chemotherapy. The last of six weeks of radiation treatments was Wednesday, 9/19. Always one to get good marks, Eric received a terrific certificate from the gang at Providence Radiation Therapy commending him for his wonderful attitude, invoking the spirit of Chingachgook, and of course, perfect attendance! The picture taken with the amazing linear accelerator that shot the zaps to his bean, shows how he decorated his mask. Superheroes, take note! The following day, he took his last chemotherapy of this initial round --- 42 straight days.
Sometime around the end of October when some of the radiation trauma has had a chance to subside, a new MRI will be done to provide the new base line study for future comparisons. And after the month’s break, it’s expected that the chemotherapy will begin again on a 5 days on, 23 days off cycle for the next year or so.
In the meantime, we are looking forward to his regaining some of that signature vim and vigor that he complains of missing during the treatment. We are cautioned that the fatigue can linger for some days or weeks. However, the phrase “can’t keep a good man down” could have been coined for Eric, and he is already making plans for how to best spend these next weeks. Watch out, fish!
This week we have been blessed with visits from Maryann, who came home to reclaim her pooch, as well as giving us a boost, and Eric’s brother Mark, who is always wonderful company and took on his to-do list of chores very cheerfully.
Marjorie
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We really like this blogsite for a couple of reasons--it keeps us current on Eric's treatment and status, the musings and poems are wonderful and thoughtful, and now we can tell our kids we know someone who has a blogsite which may elevate us out of the "clueless" category into the "almost cool" category.
So glad to hear you've finished round one and get to rest and recover.
We're thinking of you all.
Charlie and Becky
I want to smile with you on the achievment, but first a moment of silence for Marcel Marseau. Ok that was the whole joke. I heard he went quietly however. Ok I'll leave the black humor to Aron Mcgruder and from me you can't even get fish. My Skipper says Salmon are making fishermen the endangered species, but it's been good for the prices (to him). I have a bit of fresh frozen Albacore and some freshly canned salsa if that is of intrest? Busssy time of year. The mornings frost put some zip into my step. There is a lot to be done before winter for you too I imagine. To quote a wonderfull physician friend "pace yourself". Thank you for that and the many other powerfull and motivating comments. Ok pace youself comment not very motivational? You also told me to quit scerwing around and apply myself. Now that was motivational. Motivation is not your lacking sir, could you use some Tuna? give me a call Tom Espinosa
I have read and marveled at you have written! Both Eric and Marjorie should be paid to write!
Congratulations on completing this phase of your treatment, Eric! Now for some recreation!
I am looking forward to your next "blog". It keeps me up to date and
keeps your telephone free for important messages!
Love, Pat Blair
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