It’s Done
I have completed the Virginia Mason Pancreatic Cancer protocol. And not a moment too soon. I could scarcely stand up in the shower I was so dazed this morning.
- The last bag of Cisplatin last Monday. NO MORE!!!
- They removed the 5FU pump that I was carrying around attached to me for the past 5.5 weeks nonstop.
- I got my last shot today.
- No hydration bags. Good, I was keeping up quite well myself
- I got my “Certificate of Completion from the Radiation Therapy group after getting my 28th zap.
I lost around 10 lbs with this. Apparently I’m robust. I’m certainly not very hungry. Another thing to note is that my side-effects / symptoms are only get worst over the next few days as radiation impact is slower than chemo. So I am not dancing yet.
I know it’s a cliche but the amount of psychological weight that has fallen off of me has been considerable. I know I’m going to be sick but it’ll be with the knowledge that it won’t get any worst.
August 20, 2020 @ 11:02 am
Congrats! Thanks for the update, I was beginning to worry. You look great. Perhaps the relief? Anyway, see you on Saturday.
Love and hugs
August 23, 2020 @ 6:12 am
I LOVE YOU!!! I’m beyond proud and speechless with warm fuzziness in my heart for this milestone! While it isn’t entirely over yet for the recovery/effects, onward to the last portion of the dealing with the nasty “big C”
August 23, 2020 @ 9:30 am
I was o happy to talk with you last week! I know, we run out of things to talk about but it’s your presence as much as anything else. Just being around you. SMOOTCH!!!!!!
August 24, 2020 @ 12:18 pm
Congratulations on having made it so far! The picture is amazing.
August 24, 2020 @ 2:08 pm
What a glorious threshold to cross, my friend! May you continue to be living proof of Nietzsche’s adage of strength and self-determination.
Love in action!