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So far, he doesn't feel too bad at all.  No immediate side effects. His biggest problem is that he has CONSTANT hiccups - it's not a side effect of the chemo, they think the tumor in his stomach got bigger and it's pressing on a nerve.
He has a list of things to watch out for - mouth sores, for example - and he has to stay away from anyone who's been sick. But I knew all that stuff before he told me.
So... four more days of chemo this week, then he's off for 3 weeks. They haven't even told him how many cycles of this he'll be doing - I guess they're going to play it by ear.
Thanks for all the good thoughts and well wishes, everybody. It really cheers me up to know so many people are keeping us in mind!
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Well, one treatment down, so far so good! Odd about the hiccups but if thats the most annoying thing right now, thats doable!  Hang in there, love and hugs!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Thanks for the update. I can't believe he has hiccups - that must be maddening.
I'm glad his first day went well and hope the rest go as smoothly.
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[Research tells us fourteen out of any ten individuals likes chocolate. - Sandra Boynton]
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Still praying for you and your dad. Glad to hear that the first treatment wasn't too bad. He sounds like a tough guy!
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and hope Dad pulls through clean and remiss.
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Keep on keepin' on...
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...this IS the man who couldn't even stand to be in the store when I got my ears pierced as a teenager, haha.
I called tonight, and he sounded horrible - weak and really disoriented. I had a feeling the chemo just hadn't caught up with him yet, but I was hoping it wouldn't all hit him at once like that, and this soon.  Ugh, this sucks. I wish I could be down there, but at the same time, I'm not sure I could handle seeing him the way he sounded tonight.
Thanks again for all the well-wishes. You guys really are awesome. *big hugs all around*
*sigh*
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Casey, I'm getting to this late, but I wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and your father. I'd be feeling the same as you if it were my dad and he was scared. I hope your dad's treatment is successful.
Take care!
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Oh sweetie, this must be so hard. I wish I had something witty to say to make things better......all I can do is send love and hugs.
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Hugs and prayers are sent your way! Debbie IBS-C
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Casey,
I hope your Dad is doing ok.My father has prostate cancer and had surgery a few weeks ago, he doesn't have to have Chemo but he may have to have radiation.Also he is a 2o something year cancer survior of a different kind.
Also, I wanted to tell you that my son's friend (he's 14)
has cancer he also has stage 4. Although his is not the same as your Fathers. His is called Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.
He had a tumor attached to muscles on his shoulder, 2 in his lymph nodes under his arm and 1 in each lung. Now saying this and I hope this part will give you renewed hope for your Father. He has been on mini chemo 1x a week and Monster chemo 2x's a month where he goes and stays at the hospital. He also has started radiation and he now has that everyday
for 4 1/2 more weeks. The point I'm trying to get to here is he
had tests done last week and ALL OF HIS TUMORS HAS SHRUNK,
AND ONE IN HIS LUNGS HAS DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY, (Sorry for the caps lock I'm not screaming at you) This is so terrific and I just want you to know that even stage 4 can be beat,
My son's friend is a good testament to that.. Your Dad can do it.
Take Care
Terry
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