MarkVR Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Hi friends, Sorry for being deliquient on posting. It has been an incredibly busy couple months. First my health. I'm still undergoing chemo, Carboplatin and Irinotecan. The first round beat my blood up pretty well, WBC was low, RBC low, platelets low, etc. We were able to complete the first round (3 consecutive Fridays) and then went to Michigan to visit family for Christmas. When I got back I had to take an extra week off from treatment to get the platelets back up. I've now completed 2 full rounds and seem to be doing well. The tumor on my back is significantly smaller, we use it as an indicator for the effectiveness of the chemo. I still have the fluid on my right lung, just in the monitor stage now. Docs are always listening to it though. I had a full body bone scan a couple weeks ago, came back negative, praise God. After the next round of chemo I'll probably get another full set of scans. I'm still working full time, and folks tell me I look pretty good. I've felt better the last several weeks than I have in many months. The busy part lately has involved visiting family in Colorado and Michigan, selling our house and moving into an apartment (love it), and getting ready for a grandson to be born. I'll try to stay in the posting mode more often, sorry for being gone so long. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Sounds like good progress, Mark. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Glad to know that you are doing so well, Mark. Congrats on the expected grandchild! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Thanks for posting Mark, let's hope this chemo regimen leads you to our favorite friend Ned. Nothing but the best to you, hang on and keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Mark, Thanks for the great update. Sounds like things are going really well. Praying for continued success withg your treatments. Best of luck with the birth of your future grandchild. Joe B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Glad things are going so well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 That's great to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 It's nice to hear a good update from you. Looking forward to hearing about your new grandchild too. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Glad to hear that you are doing well. It makes me very happy to know you are responding well to the treatment. I am mostly impressed that you are able to work. That is great. Hugs, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Mark,glad you are doing well.Hoping the chemo does a good job for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Mark , thanks for the update. Sounds like you are very busy! I will let Jay know. He has skipped town on business. I really think since it is 7 degrees out here in the Twin Cities, and where he is headed will be in the 50's or more, that this is a real get-a-way trip! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 So glad you are doing good, waiting for more news. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 It's so good to hear that you are doing so well, Mark. Wow...a new grandchild on the way! I'm so envious!!! I hope all the news we hear from you continues to be good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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