Larry has had a really rough time over the last week. The radiation is really kicking him in the pants, but the good news it that he only has 4 more treatments. We will finish next Wednesday.
Larry has had some trouble with medications interacting with each other, which brought on a whole new set of problems. He had several episodes of what the nurse called "hallucinations", I called it talking out of his head. He is on so many pain meds and when you add in medicine for anti-nausea, it is a recipe for trouble. I think we are getting it all worked out, but it was a very worrisome time.
Larry has lost most of his hair, and is losing more weight than he needs. His appetite is gone and what little he eats doesn't taste good to him. I am hopeful that after the radiation is over, he will get back to normal eating habits.
We will see the oncologist on Tuesday and I think he will have a plan for the next step in his treatment plan.
Thank you again for all of the love and support.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Radiation Week 3
The radiation is going pretty well so far. He is still very exhausted and his appetite is non-existent. They started a 2nd spot on his back yesterday which means that we will go an extra week. My guess is they will finish the brain and the original back spot this week or maybe early next week. Then they will concentrate on this new spot. We will go back to chemo after all of the radiation is over. I am not really sure which is harder on him, the once weekly long chemo days or the daily quick radiation days. Both seem to take a toll, They both wear me out but mainly because I seem to do so much sitting and waiting. I never knew how tiresome it could be to sit in a chair.
Everything else seems to be going well. The kids are doing great. Chad starts his new job tomorrow morning, he is really excited. Phillip and Casey are doing great in Atlanta and Courtney is enjoying her new school year.
Once again I want thank everyone for their love, support and prayers.
Everything else seems to be going well. The kids are doing great. Chad starts his new job tomorrow morning, he is really excited. Phillip and Casey are doing great in Atlanta and Courtney is enjoying her new school year.
Once again I want thank everyone for their love, support and prayers.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Radiation
Larry started radiation last Wednesday and it seems to be going well. Although, it seems to be kicking him in the pants a lot more than chemo. I think it might be the trip to CCI everyday, although most weeks we go in at least 2 times a week.
He is eating pretty well now. He tries really hard and most of the time he really struggles with getting the food down. He says that nothing tastes the way it should, but if we find something that tastes good to him, we concentrate on that food until he gets sick of it.
Larry's weight is staying stable for the time being. His other tricky thing is that he doesn't drink enough fluids, he tends to sip his drinks instead of gulping them down. This did cause a problem last week, because he got dizzy from being dehydrated. I told him he could get the fluids through his mouth at home, or through his vein at the hospital. Tough love.
Larry had a nerve test done on his leg last week at the neuro surgeons office. He was having trouble lifting his right leg and the test showed that it was a nerve problem due to rapid weight loss.
Everything else is going well around here and I hope all of you are doing well also.
Again, I can't thank you enough for the love and support.
He is eating pretty well now. He tries really hard and most of the time he really struggles with getting the food down. He says that nothing tastes the way it should, but if we find something that tastes good to him, we concentrate on that food until he gets sick of it.
Larry's weight is staying stable for the time being. His other tricky thing is that he doesn't drink enough fluids, he tends to sip his drinks instead of gulping them down. This did cause a problem last week, because he got dizzy from being dehydrated. I told him he could get the fluids through his mouth at home, or through his vein at the hospital. Tough love.
Larry had a nerve test done on his leg last week at the neuro surgeons office. He was having trouble lifting his right leg and the test showed that it was a nerve problem due to rapid weight loss.
Everything else is going well around here and I hope all of you are doing well also.
Again, I can't thank you enough for the love and support.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Test Run for Radiation
No chemo for today and no chemo for about 3 weeks. Today we had "dry run" for radiation. We start radiation tomorrow for about 3 weeks, once a day, Monday thru Friday.
Larry gained 3 pounds over the last two weeks. He is doing well with only some back pain now and again. The pain can be controlled with pain meds. His spirits are still very good, although the fatigue seems to be in full force these days. I am in the dark as to what to expect with the radiation. He has had such an easy time with the chemo, I am hopeful that he can get lucky twice.
On Sunday, our little dog, Zorro, was hit and killed by a car. It was such a sad day for us, he was a sweet boy. Beau, our other dog, keeps looking for him. It just hurts my heart for both of them, they were buddies.
The kids are all doing great. All are busy with jobs and/or school. That is the bright spot these days, knowing that the kids are doing well.
I hope all is well with all of you.
Thank you for your love and concern.
Larry gained 3 pounds over the last two weeks. He is doing well with only some back pain now and again. The pain can be controlled with pain meds. His spirits are still very good, although the fatigue seems to be in full force these days. I am in the dark as to what to expect with the radiation. He has had such an easy time with the chemo, I am hopeful that he can get lucky twice.
On Sunday, our little dog, Zorro, was hit and killed by a car. It was such a sad day for us, he was a sweet boy. Beau, our other dog, keeps looking for him. It just hurts my heart for both of them, they were buddies.
The kids are all doing great. All are busy with jobs and/or school. That is the bright spot these days, knowing that the kids are doing well.
I hope all is well with all of you.
Thank you for your love and concern.
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