TJM Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Quick note. Last cycle of Chemo is done. Got a diploma, a nice card and rang a cow bell to celebrate at the clinic. Nice. Glad I only had 4 scheduled as I have had steadily worse reactions each cycle. After the first one I thought it would be a peice of cake. As it was, not terrible and I could have got thru two more, but will pass for now. Definently took a step back in fitness. Partly because my puppy isnt really a good Walker yet (several near spills) but mostly a lack of Energy till the last 3 or so days after treatment. When I did motivate I could tell many muscles need time stretching. Again, overall not horrible, but found Surgery less difficult after a few days healing. As many have stated, we all respond differently. That was mine. Also got a head MRI today.....my fear there was puking while in the machine! Next up Rad Onc appointment next week, Tatoos and schedule treatment and a CAT scan on June 1. I wish all of you a great Memorial day. State of Washington slowly opening up. Probably be pretty open in three weeks about when I might be able to come out of self quarantine. The rest of the world got a feel for how Chemo patients feel during normal times. In this case all my buds were locked down almost e exactly as long as me. I find that intereasting. Peace Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Congratulations on your graduation from chemo. I wish radiation tattoos were more decorative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruboak Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Good for you, Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBinOregon Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Tom, I hope you enjoyed the first (long) weekend post-chemo. Good luck with the rad onc appointment - my rad onc is my very fav doc of all time, so I hope yours is awesome as well. Also hoping the rad treatments will be easier on you than your chemo.🙏🤞 For me, I needed a new word for "extreme, ridiculous level of fatigue beyond any words" by the third week and my throat felt like I swallowed (not pits) entire peaches (4-5 of them stacked up in my throat!). 😖 Sending warm thoughts, MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.M. Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I enjoyed (it's the only word I can muster) reading your blog posts. @MBinOregon. I admire your assertiveness with your medical posse. I am probably more forgiving than I should be. I hope you continue and good luck with your malady. Best, Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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