Check in from oldtimer - OT

Wishing you the very best outcome with the plan in place. Keep laughing about the 5 F U canister contents.

Relieved that you found time to update us, Songlady, thank you. Keeping you in my thoughts daily! FU is definitely appropriate to malignancy. Did you keep your original port, or need to get a new one? / Old Hat (Sending cyberhugs!)

Did any oncologist ever mention the so-called "pencil-beam" radiation to you, Songlady? I believe that standard radiation to torso is especially risky for IBDers, but have wondered in recent years whether the pencil-beam could work when malignancy is limited to a small internal area. It seems to be a huge blessing to early prostate cancer patients, and I've heard about a retinal cancer victim being helped by it, too. / Old Hat

Alright Song another pothole for one of our class of 2018 mates. We're a positive group of patch me up and get me better because we have a life to lead. You put one foot in front of the other each moment. Vent here as much as needed. Keep us updated. Prayers and love going your way. Happy Mothers Day. Be well-Steve

Post Edited (3timechamp) : 5/7/2022 4:47:13 PM (GMT-6)

Songlady, also thinking of you and wishing you the best. Will be hoping for updates from you.

Hi All -
So far, so good. I've had my first two sessions of chemo. Some side effects, but since I know what to expect, they're not scary. Sessions are every 2 weeks, so the second week, just before the next onslaught, I feel fine!

I keep visualizing and talking to the mass: "SHRINK!!! SHRINK!!" I'm gonna beat this thing! I've got plans, things to do - I'll get through it!
A nurse friend explained to me that the chemo is like this: it's like the cancer cells are leaves in the yard, and the chemo is shrinking them and raking them into a pile so they're easier to remove. I find that easier to understand.

I've decided to return to home base here to continue chemo sessions and evaluations, at least for now. That will buy me some time to get settled in the new house and also to Doc Shop in that area.

I've been happily busy packing and cleaning - sorry to not have given an update earlier. It all should start to calm down now!
Moving truck came a few days ago and we head off to our new home this weekend. Best Husband In The World drove up there after the truck and directed everything, so the whole first floor looks perfect, and our bedroom is set up. Our "offices" (my craft and sewing room, whatever) are still a mess of boxes, but we'll get to that.

Post Edited (songlady) : 5/24/2022 7:29:10 AM (GMT-6)

Stay positive Song even on the bad days/moments
One day at a time and sometimes one moment at a time. Glad you have a great guy by your side. Lots going on with you guys. Good luck with new house and be well😊