Family is going through a sore throat phase. I've caught it too it seems. First sickness since the whole cancer thing started. Just before work on Monday too. Great timing.
100 push up progress: Week 1 Day 3 (should have been week 2 day 3, but I've been pacing myself, especially with the snow shoveling of last week): 5 sets, reps = 11,15,9,9,13 = 57 push ups in total. 120 sec between sets.
For those who missed it this is for the web site challenge: http://hundredpushups.com/ .
I'm approaching 115 lbs. I think I'm 114.6, to be precise. So I'm on track. Still averaging a pound or two per week of gain.
Looking forwards to work on Monday, but not if this sore throat continues. Hope it goes away soon.
We don't have much planned for Valentines, but we're planning on taking a weekend off in March for our anniversary. We have a multiple day baby-sitter lined up and everything. Take in a hotel in T.O. and go see the A.G.O. for an East Indian art exhibit and feast.
For Tao's Birthday (which is March 9th) we're planning on having the kids (3 of them) go to a kids indoor play area by themselves (instead of a massive schoolmate crew) and instead have a 2nd party of family at our place as the actual "party". Date to be determined. I'm not going to get too specific with dates on this blog, as it is world readable, and I don't want to invite people to rob us, or crash parties, etc. Kaye will likely send out a proper invite via email or phone (or both) so don't wait for the details to show on this online blog.
Regards,
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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Woohoo!!!! Weight gain is good. Seriously, though, I've been sympathy gaining for you and I will happily donate some of my accumulated weight for a good cause. Really.
ReplyDeleteKeep me posted about dates and we'll make sure you get a major celebration. You deserve it, bud.
Be sure to go somewhere and smash a few plates against a wall in celebration. Opah!