Into the Trial

Weehhh Haah, The next chapter is about to be written. I am accepted into the Clinical Trial. I will start tomorrow (4/18/08). I will then have to return to Houston one day a week for 5 weeks. That is a bit of a pain but you got to do what you got to do. I will have to be in Houston on Thursday's. That means I will fly out on Wednesday and return in the afternoon on Thursday pending any problems or side effects that may arise. If the chemo works after the first 28 days, then I only have to come back once a month. So it is just a matter of getting through the first 5 weeks. So we will see. Just another waiting game. Chemo, Chemo, Chemo.

We have met some incredible people out here. This place (MD Anderson Cancer Center) is remarkable. It is such a HUGE hospital dedicated to cancer. The people you meet are amazing people. Some are worse off then you and some are better, but the fact that you are surrounded by thousands of cancer patients puts a lot in perspective. It is scary in one way that so many people have cancer. It provides hope in that so many people have the chance to be treated and live longer lives. It is inspiring because you know you are not the only one going through this. And trust me, I have had a tough go but there are many people that may have not had as long as a battle but are worse off. That is what gives me hope and sometimes makes me cry. I know I am a complete sap, but when you have gone through what I have your emotions run at an all time high. Most of you have witnessed it. There are a bunch of people that I have seen wearing this T-Shirt and hat with a very cool logo. The logo is "CANCER SUCKS!". I got a kick out of that. We may have to make up some our own "Cancer Sucks" t-shirts for the KPB Classic. It is never to early to think about the KPB Classic. Wow, we are getting to the age where some or your kids are going to be playing. Scary!!!

Over and out.

The Beinder Man