Day 3 of Chemo

[Retired W4]

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.

 

[sophie]

I wish you all the good luck fighting this disease with chemotherapy, and I hope it doesn't get you down.
Your good attitude makes a lot of difference.
Prayers for a quick and speedy recovery for you.

 

[old bear]

Sir, all I can say is :Stay Strong" You can do it!!

 

[Rudi]

You are tough enough to handle this. Keep a good attitude and yes, keep eating. Prayers up for you.

 

[TJm15.38]

Good luck and keep fighting!

 

[RobertK3026]

Prayers are with you and your family!!

 

[pawngal]

You got this! Positive attitude is a huge plus, that and the advancements in chemo treatment over the years.

 

[woodsltc]

Prayers sent that all goes well and you will be cancer free soon. Stay strong and keep a positive outlook. God Bless.

Don

 

[robvious]

prayers for you from a 3 time cancer survivor... chemo can make food taste off... I recommend lemon heads to keep your mouth from tasting weird... sour & sweet made it thru for me.. find out what tastes good and go for it.. if it is lemonade & bacon so be it... you got this

 

[Onomea]

Another survivor here. Hang in there, W4. It'll be over, with you on the mend, before ya know it, bro.

 

[Papa Lee]

Best of luck in this battle.

 

[ameridaddy]

Pulling for you W4, prayers up again.

 

[Greyman50]

Prayers for you. You have the will to win so things will be fine. Wife survived triple negative breast cancer 10 years ago.

 

[shell627]

Keep your attitude positive.You will beat this.Believe me I understand.

 

[chuckie]

Prayers on the way for your recovery.

 

[hsguy]

Hang in there! I went through ABVD in 2016 for cHL and B was discontinued after 2 cycles based upon CT result. Take the anti-nausea drugs and if they don't work well ask for a different drug as there are many. Wishing you a rapid and complete recovery!

 

[kev74]

You've got a great attitude!

Good luck with the treatment.

 

[D Brown]

My prayers go out to you for a full recovery.

 

[soFlaNative]

Hold fast Mr. W4

 

[Kenna]

Thoughts and Prayers to you and family. Keep up with the attitude I believe its 75% of the battle!