Treatment Update

So after a beautiful weekend, winter came back with a thunder this morning. I was due to start my 3rd week of treatments. However the weather was just not cooperating. My dad was on the road for 2 hours plus and he had not even made it to my house so I decided it would be best to cancel versus going into Boston with this type of weather. I felt really bad for my dad that he had to drive that far and then turn around. Sorry dad. I made a big mistake of not checking the weather. I just assumed that with the weather being so nice it would not go from 60 to a major snow storm. I guess I forgot we lived in New England. So now my treatment will be Tuesday and Friday this week. Then I will have next week off. That is how this cycle works. A cycle is a 28 day period of treatments. My cycle is 3 weeks of treatments then one week off.

Otherwise I am feeling OK. The side effects don't seem as bad as they were in the beginning. However, I know that can change each treatment, but for now I am pleased with how I am reacting to the chemo. At the start of the second cycle I will also find out, to some degree, how the treatment is working by testing the Prolactin. We most likely will have to wait untill the end of the second cycle to really see if it is working but there may be some indication of how it is working after the first cycle. Let's hope for the best.

Alek has been doing OK. He is still battling colds and ear aches. I feel so bad for him. I am hoping this will come to an end soon as the weather gets better. He is still my little guy and I love him so much. He is also a really funny guy. Sometimes the things he does put me into hysterics. Sometimes the things he does drive me crazy, but I guess that is what parenting is all about. No one said it was easy. I just wish I had more energy to really play with him. I can get down and play with him for a while, but then either the pain or fatigue hits me and I have to take a break. I hate that, but to him I am "Dada" and hearing those words come out of his mouth is the best thing in the world.

Yesterday, I spoke to my friend Eric, who I met at the LIVESTRONG summit. Every year he runs 33 miles to raise money for various cancer organizations. He has informed me that he will be running for me this year. I am deeply honored and thankful for this gesture. Eric is a testicular cancer survivor and he is in remission. He dedicates his life to his family and friends. He is an amazing person and a great friend. I will be posting more information about the run in the next coming weeks. Please keep an eye out for this. Thanks ERIC!!! Love you like a brother!!

Kris