Greg's Blog

Sunday, August 27, 2006

5th Iteration August

Hey Everybody,
Halfway through my 5th iteration of Chemo Pills. Started the “bad” pill last night. Will be taking that one for 5 days. Only had one bad day this week, Wednesday. So still pleased with having 6 pretty decent days during this week.
Getting excited about the upcoming CAT-Scan on Sept 13th. I am really expecting to hear some good results.

Got an incredible burst of energy yesterday. Mowed the whole lawn, then Cindy left for work. While she was gone, I weed-ate the whole lawn, edged the grass around the sidewalks, driveway, and street. Used the leaf blower to cleanout the grass, cobwebs, and crud in the garage. Used the blower to clean off the front porch, sidewalks, driveway, and street debris. Then moved inside. Vacuumed the whole bottom floor. Used spot cleaner to remove every spot from the carpet in the whole house. (Woolite Oxy Deep, have not found a spot yet that this cannot completely destroy, and I have 3 dogs, it gets my highest rating, see picture.)

Brushed the dogs. Cleaned off all the dog hair from the couches. Did 2 loads of laundry. Steam cleaned the carpets on the bottom floor. Cleaned out the dog beds. Then Cindy came home from work. I moved upstairs and cleaned out and reorganized my closet. Wrapped a wedding present. Cleaned out the storage closet upstairs. Started a new good-will pile. Cleaned the tubs in the guest bath and master bath. Then took a shower. I have no idea where all that came from, but it was good to get some stuff done. We have been in this house less than a year, how can it get so dirty so quick?

So today I plan on taking it easy, but may have to go do some shopping errands. Anyway things are good right now. Sleep has been my biggest problem this week. Had to sleep on the floor last night because my back hurt so bad. Must have been from all the activity.

Ricky Lucy and Amber say hi. Love to all,
Greg

Thursday, August 03, 2006

4th Chemo round

Round #4 is over with the chemo pills as of noon today.
This time was probably the best one yet.
I only missed one and a half days of work during the whole 14 day process.
Now I have 2 weeks off and then back on another round again.
After the end of that round I think we are going to do another scan.
I am really pleased with the progress of the treatment as far as it impacts my daily life.
I can only hope that it is really doing some good and not just acting like a sugar pill to me.
My insurance company hopes so too, at over $3000 per round, that would be one expensive sugar pill.
Love to all.
Greg