Hi everyone,

Just wanted to update you on Sam's progress as we finish the fourth week of treatments. He has had 20 radiation treatments and has 15 more to go, with 4 of 7 chemo treatments completed. With the help of Carnation VHC, Ensure, Boost in various smoothies, etc, and then TwoCal in the feeding tube in the evening, he has actually managed to gain a little of the weight lost during the diagnosis/testing stage (around 3 lbs).

So far he hasn't taken any pain medication as he has only a little discomfort in his throat when swallowing, but the sunburn red spreads a little more each day on his face and neck and he is tired most of the time.

A new development from Sunday and last night was during the evening feeding tube session he's become nauseous and had to discontinue the feed. The first time he actually had the shivers and threw up but the second time he cut the feed short sooner. The doctor has prescribed something for it which we'll try out tonight. He also said at today's check up that Sam is doing remarkably well physically and they had to book a CT simulation in order to adjust the mask for some reduction in the tumour.

The kids still insist on their nightly torture of Mom, although the toddler is getting better going down down for the night (after a long hysterical session where I closed the door on her). Unfortunately the baby who turned six months old right at the "turn" for Sam's treatments has learned to roll over and has started doing it several times each night in his crib.

Best wishes,

Elaine

Elaine,

This site is for people that need help, so go away...just kidding...that's great. Let hope he continues to fare well.

Also my hat is off to you guys for having a 6 mo old and a toddler at his advanced age. I had/have 3 and their long gone, except for the weekly I need phone calls. Don't think I would want to have a youngin now, whew!!!

Sounds like hs is doing great! My hubby has completed 24 rads and 1 chemo session (has his final chemo next week). I am so pleased that he is still eating real food and has gained another lb. this week. So far he has not needed to use the PEG. His main problem is that his neck on either side is very "itchy". The cream helps.

Pam

Great to see he is doing so well. I am a week behind him in my treatment, so the inspiration is most welcome!

My husband will begin his radiation and chemo treatments within the next 2 weeks. It's a little scary to me. I was happy to read your post because my husbands cancer and treatment is similar to your husband's. From what we have heard, going this far without pain meds is very encouraging. I hope the treatments continue to go very well for your husband.

Margaret