He has been on a "Chemo Vacation" since May 26 - exactly two months, and he's still in remission....CR, whatever......his numbers are good.....no, great.....his labs are great!!
He's feeling better, by the day. He's up and around. (Yes, I'm knocking on wood, as I report this....no jinxing this time!)
Thank you for all your prayers, and good thoughts...and Thank you Lord!!
dear sarah,
ReplyDeleteOH, JOY! i am beyond thrilled for this wonderful news. and your honey is feeling better by the day?!! F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. give your guy a big hug for me and tell him this news made my day. love and hugs, karen
Karen: Thanks! Just can't believe how much better he's feeling and how well he's doing.
ReplyDeleteHope things are okay with you and your honey.
Hugs....
you are so welcome! things are moving along with us - i started radiation this week after very succesfull chemo, then surgery for breast cancer. hugh has his big appt. with the myeloma specialist next friday, nearly 18 mos. post his last SCT. he has been doing well, but is having periods of lower GI disturbance - we believe it's a side effect of the gabapentin which has been titrated up to 1800 mg/day. this is a scenario i know you and bob can relate to - side effects that sometimes feel worse than what one's takes the medication for. argh!!! hopefully, his body will adjust to the new dosage and the lomotil will help ease the transition. but it's a little scary - so just trying to not think of the "what ifs". thanks for your good wishes, and hugs to you, karen
ReplyDeleteKaren: Unbelievable that both of you have had to face cancer. So glad that your Chemo was successful and hoping the radiation does not cause any issues.
DeleteBob took Neurontin and had GI problems because of it....but then he has GI problems if any meds change!! You're so right, the side-effects often seem to negate the positives.
Please email me at sarah_gorrell@yahoo.com and let me know how Hugh's onc. appt. went and how you're doing. That will be much easier than trying to communicate, here.
Hugs....
Just wonderful. SO happy to read this. Hope this news is just what he needs to perk up and feel better.Always a very good sign when you can maintain a CR without meds.
ReplyDeleteDenise: He's feeling so much better. Got his pain meds adjusted, and one discontinued...and that seems to have helped so much.
DeleteHope that you have a wonderful vacation in NH. That's such a beautiful region, in the fall, when the colors are ablaze.
Hugs...
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Good news indeed! So very happy for you both! :D
ReplyDeleteRoo: As you well know, it's even better when they feel good!!
ReplyDeleteHugs...
I'm so glad your honey is doing well! Tanner, too has been on a nearly three month chemo break and is still in full remission also..
ReplyDeleteAngie: Just went and read your update. I'm happy Tanner is still in CR (and in love)!
ReplyDeleteKeep us updated - we worry about you!!!
Hugs.....