You are all too wonderful! I was so happy to wake this morning and see that Tom's color was much better than it had been, and his eyes sparkled! He said he thought he was feeling better, and even ordered up a 'real' breakfast.
I went off to work in a happy mood - - - later, my daughter called to say he was vomiting, so that euphoria was short-lived. I did get him up for his bloodwork, but he's feeling very puny now, so I think I'll stay home the rest of the day. I'm wondering if the anti-nausea meds are somehow not working well with his system - - or maybe the Xeloda is just working so well on those nasty cancer cells that it is just draining him. WE really didn't expect this much this soon into treatment. I know everyone is different.........
On the positive side of things, we ARE planning ahead! He has realized that he CAN take an extended vacation! Although this one is being forced upon him, he knows now that we'll be able to leave the landscape company "on its own" in the future and take those trips we always talk about! We have a reputation for throwing really great parties, but for the past 2 years we've put those off because of new grandchildren. Our next party will be the biggest one ever.....!! I don't doubt we'll spend $3K on fireworks alone when this is all done!
Eric, I had noticed that your original treatment did not include chemo.....Tom's surgeon, after doing the biopsies and tonsillectomy when looking for the primary site, had said radiation would be the next step. It was the radiation guy who strongly suggested adding chemo to the mix in hopes of finding any hidden dangers. We are certainly praying that is what is happening here.
The tumor in his neck is DEFINATELY smaller! That has to be good news!
God is good. Thank you all - may your day be filled with blessings.
Nicki