Looking Good

Dan received his weekly chemo on Wednesday.  Bloodwork looked pretty good and the oncologist, Dr. Khan, felt around and says the mass seems smaller.  Dan will get another CT scan on March 28th.  And he gained almost 4lbs in a week!  He now weights 180.6 pounds.

I reminded Dr. Khan that we STILL do not have a weekly chemo schedule and it is becoming very frustrating.  Later that day, we finally received it.  Ridiculous.  

He continues to get a little stronger each week.  It was so refreshing to get out of the house on Sunday and we actually went grocery shopping together.  Dan walked down each aisle and even helped load the groceries into the vehicle.  I so enjoyed doing that with him and had missed it.  I keep encouraging him to do an activity every day and to use the small hand weights to help gain is strength and keep up his energy.  And I love how he still has a great appetite.

Thursday Dan went to the heart specialist, Dr. Iqbal, to get hooked up to a heart monitor.  We need to know what possibly triggers these "heart episodes" every time he receives chemo.  Although they are getting less intense in pain and duration, he'd of course like it to stop altogether.  He has to wear the monitor for 48 hours.

His weekly chemo schedule for the month of March is crazy.  Some in the mornings, some in the late afternoon.  One at Linden Oaks and the rest at Rochester General.  Crazy.  He also has other appointments related to this.  And I have my own appointments this month.  I think this month is going to fly by!

Feel free to call or text Dan and if you would like to visit, just let him know.  It depends on how he feels and likes late morning to early afternoon visits best (11-2 approximately).

We wouldn't know what to do without the support from all of you.  THANK YOU!💞






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  1. AnonymousMarch 3, 2023 at 3:35 PM

    All of this is such great news! My prayers just continue to be answered, we are so blessed❣ As I have said before, if you need anything, I am here for you. If Dan needs a ride to any appointments, I am happy to take him. So great that you can get out and do some things together again, it is a little reminder how we tend to overlook the small things that bring us such joy in our lives! Love you both....Sister Lori XXOO

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  2. AnonymousMarch 4, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    Hugs prayers love you both. Your friends terri and jim

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2023 at 12:43 PM

    What a great update, my friend!!! Even with the wires, you’re looking great! Love ya, pal. Stay strong!! ~Boss Man

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  4. AnonymousMarch 6, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    So happy for this positive news!!!! We continue to pray for both of you ! We think of you always and we are just around the corner if you need anything, truly, just let me know and I’m there!!! Love from the Johnsons in Webster and Williamson 😘

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