Detox still going on, but seems to be slowing. I've managed to raise my weight from an all time low of 112 lbs to a stable (for a couple of days) 115 lbs. I'm working on increasing that, but it is hard to eat constantly.
Retching is going down, partly because I'm avoiding the foods that set me off so much and found some more gentle foods for my system. Amy soups go down well (all organic, no additives, MSG or sugar), like lentil and split pea flavours.
Still taking long daytime naps, I guess that's part of detox.
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.
Latest Picture
Shane - 2011_11_27, Photo Shoot lighting prep
Friday, October 22, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
FYI: fighting a slight fever
I've been staying in bed most of the time since my "last day" of radiation / chemo. I'm fighting cold chills. Thermometer only reads high 36's (sometimes 37) so not much of a fever, but still not 36.0 degrees C either.
It means appetite is down, but still have to have fluids, lots. So I'll be using up the last of the frozen shake "cubes" Debbie made for me over the next few days (still many left).
Note: If I'm in the middle of cold chills, I probably won't get up to answer the phone. Just leave a message, I'll get it eventually.
-- Shane
It means appetite is down, but still have to have fluids, lots. So I'll be using up the last of the frozen shake "cubes" Debbie made for me over the next few days (still many left).
Note: If I'm in the middle of cold chills, I probably won't get up to answer the phone. Just leave a message, I'll get it eventually.
-- Shane
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Last week of chemo + radiation
I can't wait. I'm tired more often. Sleeping more often. And apparently retching more often. I'm bouncing between 117 and 120 lbs. Only thing that seems to get me to gain weight is taco's from taco bell. I can't get near most other foods that would help me gain weight (retching + stomach pain = avoidance). I'm still eating lots of healthy foods and smoothies (as they don't have stomach pain), but they maintain my weight, not increase it. (PS: No more food tips please.)
Tue is my last day, then I get a 3 week break, then pure chemo for 6 to 9 weeks.
With the fatigue, sleeping and constant retching. I've not been socializing as much as I used too (or doing much of anything else either).
Shane
Tue is my last day, then I get a 3 week break, then pure chemo for 6 to 9 weeks.
With the fatigue, sleeping and constant retching. I've not been socializing as much as I used too (or doing much of anything else either).
Shane
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