Amazingly cancer treatment is not exactly a pleasant experience. All in all, I believe I've had it pretty easy, but his weekend I had a few unpleasant episodes . . . but hey, this is chemotherapy we're talking about. Radiation?! They don't put stomach tubes in you for fun, you know.
It's like Horace says, "Nil desperandum." Never despair.
Since my last post, I've been VERY tired almost all of the time. My ears are constantly ringing, and my throat and nasal passages are not allowing me to breathe real well. This in turn causes me to cough a lot, popping the cap off my stomach tube and leaking all over myself. Yuk. I know. I'm finally getting to the point where I just accept the inconvenience of this, rather than be worried or grossed out.
I've been trying so hard to eat, even when I'm not remotely hungry. Honestly, I think I've been pushing myself a little too hard.
Until now though, cancer treatment has just been exhausting, inconvenient, a little messy and uncomfortable. Not massive, unendurable agony or anything like that. It's already not very much fun though. It will be amazing to have this behind me some day in the coming months!
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Hi Dave!
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Your positive attitude is remarkable and inspiring. I look forward to the day when I log-on and your blog has been updated to reflect that you've won this fight!! If there is anything at all I can do for you and your family, please do not hesitate to let me know. Godspeed my friend!
Love,
Melissa O'Brien
Prudential Boston Group Office
Hi Dave,
It is wonderful to see that you have such a positive attitude. I am one who truly believes that the body can do wonders when yo are postive and believe, so keep it up. Be strong, look forward to the day that you are back to your normal self, and have true faith in God. With that kind of strength, I am sure that this will be over soon. Continue to see the victorious Dave, as opposed to the one currently fighting this battle.
God Bless You,
Anthony Smith
Livingston Group Office
Yeah, cancer's not a pretty thing whatsoever; if it were, you know Angelina Jolie and Brad would be doing everything they could to get some and Dolce & Gabana would be designing their fall collection around it.
I guess don't wear your Hugo Boss suits until you know you won't leak on them because stomach fluids are probably a bitch to get out of fine fabrics, huh? Right up there with black ink and tar.
But also, don't cry over spilt stomach fluids. (Um, that doesn't really have the same ring to it, does it?) Point: it's gonna get better. Just a little, gross, bump in the road to being healthy again.
Hello Dave!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm reading your notes and you have a great attitude!!!
Hang in there, you will get through it, our office is thinking of you. Be strong!!!!
Best Wishes, Jack Tresoline
Pru Columbus Group Office
I'm praying for you my friend. Continue to remain positive.
Hugs and kisses,
Dana Z.
Maybe this is the battle with Goliath that your sidebar pic refers to. You'll get through it...you have an amazing attitude...and your sense of humor will help you through!
Bradley
The Egel Nest
I know Pet. It is awful trying to eat when you aren't hungry and don't feel well.
I wish I could come and do some relaxation sessions with you. If your hospital offers any alternative therapies for either relaxation or massage please do try them. They can really help in getting your mind to ease.
Have you got humidifier? This could help by keeping the air moist and not drying out your throat/nose. Your mother may have thought of that already. You can usually find them in a children's store. (Used to be used for croop.)
Enough suggestions.
This part is tough Dave. You have had quite an insult done to your body already and it is responding appropriately.
Hang in there.
Thinking about you. Melinda
Dear Dave
Thank you for taking the time to diary your fight - a fight, I have no doubt that you will win. I have had you in my thouhgts and prayers and am grateful to have a way to reach out to you. I will keep my rosary beads working for you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I'd be happy to ship any of CA goodies that you aren't able to get your hands on.
Much love,
Janet Cooper
818-263-9024
An Irish Blessing:
May God be with you and bless you.
May you be poor in misfortunes
and rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness
from this day forward.
Dave,
I am sorry for the discomfort. I know it's making you better though and someday soon you'll be finished with treatment and totally healthy.
He is with you.
Hi Dave,
The positive attitude you show in the blog is certainly a way to help your body fight this thing off. Just remember as long as you don't have to be personally Fabreezed - you aren't that messy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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