Day 3 of Chemo

[Rotorhead1026]

AVD. They deleted the B in ABVD due to my age. Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL). Got the port on my chest a week ago last Wednesday. Works good, draw blood, inject chemo and lots of anti-nausea drugs. So far so good. Nothing taste good any more but I eat anyway. Valtrex to keep viruses from replicating.

Then there is this amazing device for administering Neulasta. Fragmented e-Coli DNA that spurs the bone marrow to produce white blood cells.

Eight infusions, one every 14 days with the e-coli each time. They don't like to tell you about what's in that stuff. I did an older formulation back in 2008. Bad stuff, but this version is much improved.

I'm just taking things day by day with lots of prayer support from family and friends. My wife, Nurse Ratchett is amazing. She also doubles as my secretary.

I've been through worse and this one will not get me down. Well, if it does I'll get right back up. I'm prepaid for two upcoming shows so time will tell if I make it to them. My partners are spring loaded to take up any slack. For now I will be organizing this pile of guns, ammo, knives, etc. I'm surrounded by. Ok, Ok, I've been saying that for years. This time I mean it.

I've been in similar - but not nearly so difficult - straits. Ice cream never tasted bad, and helped keep weight on.

Hang in there!

 

[Rustyt1953]

I feel ya, Tom. After donating a ping pong ball sized malignant tumor in my throat and 55 malignant lymph nodes in my jaw and neck it was chemo once a week for 8 weeks and radiation 5 days a week for 8 weeks.

I rang the bells. You will, too.

 

[2152hq]

Hang tough, you've got a great attitude to get through this.
Prayers sent. We're all pulling for you.

 

[16thVACav]

Prayers and best wishes for you.

 

[Targets Guy]

Pulling for you. Best of luck. Sounds like you are in a good place with good support.

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Keep a good attitude and all will be OK. Prayers sent.

 

[VM]

Stay strong Tom and keep positive attitude!
Keep us posted

 

[llowry61]

Prayers sent for you and your family

 

[jscheck]

Sir I've no experience (and don't want any) with what you're going through but I'll be saying a prayer for you tonight. Hoping for the best for you!

 

[Ghost Magnum]

AVD. They deleted the B in ABVD due to my age. Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL). Got the port on my chest a week ago last Wednesday. Works good, draw blood, inject chemo and lots of anti-nausea drugs. So far so good. Nothing taste good any more but I eat anyway. Valtrex to keep viruses from replicating.

Then there is this amazing device for administering Neulasta. Fragmented e-Coli DNA that spurs the bone marrow to produce white blood cells.

Eight infusions, one every 14 days with the e-coli each time. They don't like to tell you about what's in that stuff. I did an older formulation back in 2008. Bad stuff, but this version is much improved.

I'm just taking things day by day with lots of prayer support from family and friends. My wife, Nurse Ratchett is amazing. She also doubles as my secretary.

I've been through worse and this one will not get me down. Well, if it does I'll get right back up. I'm prepaid for two upcoming shows so time will tell if I make it to them. My partners are spring loaded to take up any slack. For now I will be organizing this pile of guns, ammo, knives, etc. I'm surrounded by. Ok, Ok, I've been saying that for years. This time I mean it.

Prayers sent!

 

[Retired W4]

I would like to thank everyone here for the prayers and positive thoughts. I can feel the strength in my body and mind from the power you all project. Friends and family, and you all seem like both, and a great medical staff at Emory Winship Cancer institute can get any one through stuff like this.

Now back to my favorite hobby, S&W revolvers.