We've finished John's first week of chemo and radiation treatment. I am so happy to report that, so far, all is going better than expected. His appetite is great and he has not suffered from the dreaded nausea, muscle spasms, extreme fatigue that accompanies chemotherapy...yet. Today was his first 5FU pump refill (1 down, 5 to go including this one). Two weeks from today will be his next infusion of the other two chemo drugs.
Although time seems to be going every so slowly, we seem to be settling into somewhat of a routine. Friday is John's birthday and he has requested lobster mac & cheese. Talk about spoiled! Sunday we are planning to meet his brother and wife, Ray and Linda, for dinner at Mambo Italiano in Bellingham for a bit of a family celebration. Italian -- particularly pasta -- seems to be John's cuisine of choice these days. It's nice to have something besides cancer on the social calendar.
We have met some wonderful people on our journey thus far, both medical professionals and fellow patients. Getting cancer is like joining a weird, exclusive club. Not one with particularly great perks, however, but one that reinforces one's faith in humanity. Some people's stories are inspiring and some make you thankful for your own lot in life. People you meet for the first time become "family" as you share stories and experiences in hospital and clinic waiting rooms. No one walking this path is walking alone.
So not much to actually report this week which, I guess, is very good indeed. Your thoughts and prayers, blog comments and love are such support for John! Onward we go. Thank you for coming with us...Love and thanks to each of you, Nancy.
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