Fri May 21: started loosing my hair (everywhere), small amounts, and they don't just fall out, only with scrubbing do the hairs come out (like from a wet washcloth), but its coming out.
I was also particularly in pain and grumpy on Friday. I'm thinking its related to the hair loss starting. I apologize to all who crossed my path that day.
Nothing special to report for Thu or Sat.
FYI: Sat May 29th, looks like the event has been down-graded to "level the troublesome stones in my patio that can make people trip". A much smaller project. It was meant as something people can help me with and it needs to be done. If people have the desire to do something for me, but can't think of any way to help me, this is something that I need that people can help with. It is purely up to each person if they lift a finger, it is for those who feel they want to contribute but don't know how too.
Thank you,
Shane
Short Executive Status (Summary) -- Blog is below
Active Tumors:
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
 | 5 pictures included in album | ||
| 2011_11_16, Shane in BIG CHAIR |
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
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Shane - 2011_11_27, Photo Shoot lighting prep
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Tools required: shovels, rakes, muscles, leather work gloves - I have 3, 1, some, and a pair for me. Simple solution is to lift the slabs, level off the existing crushed stone and replace the slabs. Additional crushed stone is probably not necessary. W can assess and run out to get some if needed. Let us know what time Shane. GP
ReplyDeleteHey Shane,
ReplyDeleteI was pretty frustrated when my hair was falling out, my head was so painful too, which no one told me to expect. I was at Juravinski today, and was thinking of walking through chemo suite to see if u were there so we could have a chat, but after just finishing 6 months of visits there couldnt bring myself to go in there unless i knew u were there for sure. Take care and stay strong!! Carolyn B
Thanks Carolyn. I was there May 26th from 10am to about 5pm (ish). Would have been good to see you, but I understand your hesitance. I hope all is well. Hair thing, I'm at about 1/5th my normal hair on my head, no pain though, probably because I was starting to thin up top anyway (old age + my Dad's genes). I can litterally do the "pull my hair out in mock frustrated anger" from the movies now. Its making bald spots though, so I'm going to stop. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Shane
Hey Shane, glad to hear you are able to spend some quality time with your kids! I am able to come by on the 29th for a couple of hours to help with the patio, just let me know time and address and will bring my gloves and what muscles I have to help out.
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