Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hi - Time is sure flying by quickly. I hadn't realized I haven't posted for a month. One reason is that there wasn't much to report. Chemo changed yesterday - they have now added a new drug to my regiment which is more aggressive on bone tumors. They name escapes me so I'll have to report on it in my next posting. So far the only reaction I have seen is more tired then usual (if that's possible) and a slight rash on both of my hands. I have found that when a new drug is introduced it takes a few weeks for my body to adjust and then it kind of settles in and I'm back to normal. Big news is that I'm scheduled for and ECHO (just a check on my heart to make sure its strong from all the crap they have been pumping into me) and a PET scan (to check tumors) on April 13. As you can imagine I'm starting to get a little nervous. Part of me wants to see whats going on and the other just wants to stick its head in the sand like business as usual. I'm of course hoping for the best but preparing (if that's possible) for the worst. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers - I need all your super powers to get me through this. I've been pretty depressed this week. My good friend of 30 yrs, Phil Venticinque, passed away last week Saturday of small cell lung cancer. He fought for almost 8 months and his body just couldn't take it anymore. Phil and I had many adventures over the years in both Mexico and China and I have many good memories. He will be missed. Until I have more news - Doreen