So Far So Good

Dan received chemo again yesterday but this was his "short" week whereas he doesn't receive 3 hours of chemo but 1.5 hours.  And every other week he receives a different kind of chemo.  

Dan had no heart issues this time BUT they are now thinking he may be having a reaction to one of the chemo's he receives every other week.  It wasn't this week.  And it's not the 5FU?  How can a person keep their head on straight when things keep changing??  Ugh.

Anyway, at least he isn't having any serious side effects.  They do want him to wear a heart monitor after he receives the one chemo next week and see if he also reacts to it.

We see the oncologist next week.  He still hasn't updated Dan's schedule to make sure chemo is every week.

Dan is still 177 pounds so I'm glad that his weight is at least maintained since last week.

Dan's appetite is good and he continues to eat regular meals.  

We can't wait for warmer weather so we can get outside. And we were expecting more snow so Dan could teach me how to use the snow blower but we only received a few inches and the top layer is all ice.

 Dan and I are also looking forward to camping season!


***UPDATE*** Dan is feeling pain again...experiencing those "heart" episodes.  He will need to talk to the doctor about this today or tomorrow.  😔

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2023 at 12:45 PM

    Hang in there Dan, we are all thinking about you. Tracey E

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2023 at 2:25 PM

    Damn it 😥 Sending love and prayers to you both 🙏🙏😘 Love ya, Sister Lor

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2023 at 3:02 PM

    We are thinking of you. Prayers are with you. Love you both your friends terri and jim

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