Last Couple Days

Today is day five after the first chemo session of eight.  I'm starting to feel better. I do get winded due to the reduced red blood cells but I'm not in pain. I also seem to be able to eat larger objects which is a good sign that the cancer in my esophageal junction is smaller. Kudos to Kristin and Brian who brought over Pho soup from Four Sisters. It was the first meal that tasted good in several days. I also ate a can of mild chili last night so my appetite seems to be coming back.  While one trip though chemo is not a pattern, it seems that on this path, I do get nauseated until day 5. I'm hoping that I'm not so nauseated so that I can eat more. My weight has leveled out at about 190 and I have no fever.  I'm hoping that this is the pattern as if so, it will be much more tolerable rather than 4 months of totally feeling terrible.

The day before yesterday, I left the house and walked a bit. I'm going to have to get a treadmill so that I can walk during the cold weather as it will be good for me. Yesterday, I dropped Emma off at a group work assignment. The nausea was a bit much but I can do it. We will see what I can do today.

I'm very grateful for all of the people who have helped and offered to help so far. It is great that I have so many people helping me. On top of this my employer has been stellar both in policy and flexibility. It is tough for me as I'm really geared to helping others so accepting help is not something that I do easily. To be honest, my biggest disappointment is that during this time I can't help others as much as I want to. I know that I'm supposed to focus on myself so that I can get better so that I can help others. I will take that as my challenge.

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  1. UnknownNovember 19, 2018 at 5:26 AM

    Thanks for the updates my dear nephew Stephen. Please let us know if you need anything. All our love and prayers.
    Aunt Renee

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  2. Aunt AliceNovember 19, 2018 at 6:08 AM

    Pardon my repetition: One Awesome Nephew! You are truly an inspiration, Stephen. Thanks so much. Ttat you still think of helping others during this significant challenge speaks volumes about the man you are. So proud of you.

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  3. KristinNovember 20, 2018 at 6:37 AM

    We were glad to provide the pho and we'll do it often I'm sure.

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