Chapter 7: Upsin Downs

Well, just as I was feeling better, I received another dose of chemo. Nothing like chemo to knock you back on your ass. I was doing great - out for walks, tasting food, working; just like life was normal, then I got the reminder that, no, my life is no longer normal. Gotta say, not really enjoying the chemo.

On other fronts, things have been going very well. I have been receiving tons of support from friends and family...

Note - I have the most wonderful wife in the world. With everything going on, she is doing an amazing job of holding it together. Granted, I knew she was tough - I have the bruises to prove it - but she is showing inhuman stamina. Truly my wife is an amazing woman.

One family member sent me rye bread - may not seem like a big deal, but trust me, there is nothing better than a good rye bread and it is something I can't buy in the town I live in. My friends have been better and the people at work are wonderful. Still not sure if I'm going to tell my students, although, as I lose my hair - which is happening rapidly - they will probably guess what is going on.

2 more treatments and then the PET scan. Hopefully, the PET will be positive and I can be done with chemo soon, otherwise it is another few months. The light at the end of the tunnel is there and growing brighter especially with a trip to Mexico in June to now look forward to.

So keep your chins up as Cancer Boy is getting through. To all my supporters, I appreciate everything you do to help me and my family.