Another week has gone quickly by. Let's hope the next 7 go as quickly! Meeting tomorrow with an Naturopath to get some advice on dealing with side effects, etc. then start treatment with radiation at 2:45, then meet with dentist at hospital. It's a very busy week. On Tuesday I have a 'mental' test at 9:15 to measure if I get any Chemo 'fog' over the next 5 years. It's a research study I agreed to join. Then radiation, admittance to the hospital and Chemo via IV. I overnight in PMH, have radiation at 12:40 Wednesady then, if all is moderately well, head home only to return Thursday AM and PM for 2 radiation treatments as Friday is a holiday! We also meet with the medical team late Thursday afternoon. That meeting will happen every week.
How am I doing? In truth I feel great. I feel healthy and fit. I know this will change soon enough but am enjoying food and flavours. I was told to gain some weight and have tried my darndest! They tell me I'll loss about 10% of body weight over the course of the next 2 months and don't want me dipping below that level.
It's an interesting psychological battle in that in almost all instances over time things get better whereas in this instance things will get worse. I have recovered from sprains, injuries etc. and as time passes you know you'll be feeling a bit better each day. In this treatment better doesn't even rear it's head, begin slightly, until about June 1 if all goes well. Each day is progressively worse than the previous one until that point. That's what I have been told by those who have gone through it. I figured martinis or Amarone down the feeding tube but that has been nixed by the medical grinches.
Once again thank you for all your love and support...it means a lot more than words can say. Warm Wishes to all.
Peter
Good Morning Peter,
ReplyDeleteI am reading each entry and sending best wishes. If EVER you or your family need anything while you are in Toronto, please call me 416-604-0341.
I work very close to the hospital and can be there in a flash.
I know this fight is another way for you to inspire others.
Carole Walsh
Peter, because so many of us have endured your 'mental tests' I am looking forward to learning the results of YOUR mental test... if you don't share them... we will know :) Thinking about you and your family.XO Michelle
ReplyDeleteMike Gillian, Tim's assistant at Vermont had the EXACT same cancer (he is 1 year clean now) I saw him here in Chicago and he says feel free to contact him. I will send along his email.
ReplyDeletePeter- I have other friends fighting cancer right now and it is so powerful to hear your approach.
ReplyDeleteLet us know if you ever want an escape to the desert. You and your family are always welcome!
Thinking of you lots.
Tanis
Hi Peter
ReplyDeleteLesley made me aware of your blog site. Just a note to tell you that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
In catching up on my reading, I was pleased to see the article on you in the February issue of the Readers Digest. Congratulations, it is nice to see your skills and professionalism recognized this way.Good advice as usual is much appreciated from you.
I am glad to hear things are going as well as they can for you. I know you are strong and will take things as they come. With God's blessings, you will overcome this.
My best wishes and regards
Doug Reddon