Update on SpudAs many of you know, I was diagnosed with cancer (nasopharyngeal carcinoma) between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I had my first chemo two days after Christmas. It did not go well – the plan was to give me a massive dose and wait 3 weeks and then another. I would get 3 doses in a 9 week period. After the 1st one I had 3 ER visits and 2 hospital stays in a 10 day period. My Drs have now changed their plan, as my medical oncologists said the idea is to cure you not kill you with the cure and I apparently could not metabolize what they gave me. I had treatment #2, with the new protocol, yesterday and so far so good. I will have lower doses of two different drugs two Mondays in a row and then a week off. The 1st treatment did work, I had a lymph node on my neck that I could cup my hand around and I cannot find it now, so at least it did what is was supposed to (Praise God) while trying to do me in. I would appreciate your prayers; I know God and the prayers of His saints are what got me through this last awful experience. I will check in when I can but I probably will not be around much, the chemo has affected my eyes and I have a hard time reading the computer screen. I think of you all often and miss seeing what everyone is up to.Spud
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy -and- sorrow, stitched with love
Oh Spud, I did not know any of this, I am so sorry, I will pray for your recovery, I have missed you very much and think of you often. May God shine his love down on you, and keep you safe.
[Ava, Missouri
Spud
I have been so worried about you. I was so afraid that things hadn't went well with your treatment. I am so thankful that you are doing better and pray that the remainder of the treatments go better. God be with you and you remain in my prayers. My heart breaks that you are having to go thru this and wish I lived closer to be able to help you. I miss talking with you terribly and think of you several times a day. God Bless you and keep you and lift you up during this time.
Vinton, Virginia
Spud, I did not know this was going on with you. We miss you and are praying for you. Get better soon and join us again.
spud, my prayers are with you. i wish i lived closer so i could help. gini
gini in north idaho
Spud -- You know I have been praying for you as you asked me to. Nana and I have been exchanging "have you heard from Spud" e-mails because we were both concerned when we hadn't heard anything from you. I pray this new regime of chemo will do the trick and be much more tolerant for you. We all miss you here!!!!! Get better QUICK!
Griffin, GA
Spud, I was not aware of this . My prayers go out to you. Being a BC survivor myself I understand the chemo reactions . they had to stop my last couple of doses. Stay strong ,get lots of rest . I lost all my hair with my chemo . I actually liked being bald. Didn't have to fix my hair everyday it was so nice not to have to wash it everyday. It is good to hear that you are seeing the results ..I have one more year before I'm declared cancer free, according to my oncologist...Barbara
Oh, Spud! I'm so sorry this is happening to you. You are in my prayers. Try to keep us updated. I saw my brother go through chemo and it isn't pretty. I thought he was going to die every time he had another round. It does shrink cancer, though, and that's the reason it's worth the misery. It's a fine line, though.
I pray that you will keep your strength and lifted spirits and that you will be healed 100%. in Jesus Name I pray.
linny t
Linny T
I'm so sorry to hear this, Spud. We've missed you a lot! I like your one doctor's attitude - of course the cure should cure, and not kill!
It sounds like a much better road now, so stay strong and stand the course. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
On the banks of the Mississippi River in north central Minnesota (Brainerd lakes area)
Thank you for the update Spud. I'm really glad the docs got that chemo sorted out. You have been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for you.
Lots of hugs coming your way.
Oh, Spud~
I wasn't aware of this either. I am so sorry to hear this and will pray my hardest for you and a full recovery. You have been so missed by all your friends here.
Here is my little prayer that I say for me when I need help. Maybe this will help you a little.
"Shine on me God. I believe in you and need you to hold my hand and walk through life with me for a while."
I wish I could be there for you, too.
North of Boston MA
Everytime I come back to this thread I shed a few more tears. I wish with all my heart that I could do more. But know Spud that you are in my prayers constantly.
Oh Spud, I'm so sorry to hear this! You'll be in my prays. Stay strong and get better quick. (((Spud)))
Quilters are people who strip so they won't go topless.
Oh Spud I am so sorry you have to go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. Be strong and know your friends here are with you every step of the way. God be with you and bless you always. ((((((hugs))))))))
Millbury, MA
So very sorry, Spud! Didn't know you were going thru this either. Will be praying for you and the doctors to have wisdom.