Chemo # 11

Well, Chemo #11 was not as smooth as previous. I felt rotten pretty much all day - headache and nausea. Maybe it's because this is the first Chemo since I totally quit taking narcotic pain killer (about a week, now). Finally got better this evening. I went out and mowed some grass for exercise, then supper and some TV. Had to catch the season opener of "The Office". Let's pray I fall asleep quickly tonight so I'm ready for work tomorrow.
(sorry no neat pictures like Vicki added below)

Joe

Celebrations

I couldn't resist catching a snapshot of Joe before he left for work today. He has been doing so well working 5 to 6 hours in the afternoon. Mornings are still difficult for him with the fatigue. Tomorrow is our 11th chemo treatment. No reason to believe that it wont go as well as the past ten!

While I'm here, I'll post some photos from August.

Vicki

On his way to work today 9/16




Racing Ben to the bike shop 8/29


Celebrating! Where, Tasso's in KC.... wonderful Greek food!
Why, Joe's great test results at MDA and Sally's new job!
8/29






"Cheers"... Joe's first beer in 5 months! Dr. A said it was OK!


Joe was left "holding the bag" on this walk


90th Birthday Celebration. Ben's grandma does not look
her age! 8/15


A new baby in the family! My brother's first...Kyra Dawn.
Ben and SallyAnn are her Godparents. 8/15

Today

Aside from taking several tries to get the iv cath inserted, today's treatment went well. Right now... Joe is having a good evening!

Vicki

More from the doctor's report and Photos from Houston 8/24/09

We got the impression that Dr. Abbruzzese was even more encouraged with Joe's tests results this time than last. He even used the word "remission." Not that Joe is there, but that it could be possible. The reaction to the chemo gives Dr Abbruzzese an idea of what type of caner cells that we are fighting, which also gives him clues as to alternate treatments should Joe reach a point of immunity or physically not being able to tolerate the current treatment, long term . The doctor did not speak of radiation or surgery. Joe will probably always take some sort of chemo, even in remission, to keep the cancer at bay.

Vicki & Joe


Getting some great food after a long day
on the road and before a day of testing at
MDA.This place is now one of our favs...
(thanks again, Kasey and Kevin!)


Looking good in scrubs!


Just waiting...


All smiles after the great news from
Dr Abruzzesse!


Celebrating on our way home!