It's been a while since I've checked in and made another post. Feels good to have some time now to catch up on some things after some weeks of chemo and radio. Slowly catching up to me now. Feeling really sick in the morning with the toxic chemo drugs and face burns from the radiant heat from radiation. But now I'm finally halfway through week 5 and getting closer to my MRI scan to check up on progress next month. My next MRI will determinate alot of things. I am constantly praying that if I have any regrowth of any tumor, I will go back to square one. If there isn't a tumor, Praise God and I will go straight into a clinical trail. Lots of prayers and positive energy I ask please. If everything goes according to plan, and during the clinical trail no more radiothearpy, however my chemothearpy will be increased with a higher double dosage.
Everything is so fast paced with routines. Chemothearpy, Radio, Doctors Appointments, etc etc really ties you're time and day up. I'm busy but bored with the same routine, but it's been an amazing journey so far. The experience and education and people I've met along the way is something that will stay with you for the rest of youre life. Going through something like this puts things into a bigger perspective of life. I call it crossroads of life, those precious moments we get define us, and it's a leap of faith we must take. It's going to take more than a needle and a few chemothearpy drugs to fight this I honestly believe. This is a two-way street. You gott'a do you're bit to help yourself. Trust me, when you give in this type of situation the people around you are drawn by you're energy and the relationships I've formed with fellow cancer paitents in my journey is something I'll never forget or look back. The best advice I could give anyone right now is keep you're sense of humor and let the emotions flow like a stream. It's healthy to have a crap day and it's not bad to have a good day. In fact it's the best. It's okay to be sad or happy or crack a sensible joke. We wouldn't be human would we? Be authentic and real. It is the hardest and most toughest hurdle I've ever had to experience, not on a medical level, but this is life or death. It has it's moments. But the amazing postive experiences out of this outway the negatives. Family, friends, fundraisers, nurses, doctors, good results and progress really do make all the difference.
It's a comforting and encouraging thought to be part of many community groups out that related to Giloblastoma Multiforma (GBM Cancer) and known that there is survivors out there. It's a different level of community. A whole different level of community. Being able to share your experiences and know that your not alone is encouraging thought. Helps me sleep. Helps everybody I think.
Will keep you all posted. Thank-you for all the encouraging messages and love. You all havn't been forgotten. Really appreciative all the followers for following me. Being part of this journey really does make a difference to me.
Everything is so fast paced with routines. Chemothearpy, Radio, Doctors Appointments, etc etc really ties you're time and day up. I'm busy but bored with the same routine, but it's been an amazing journey so far. The experience and education and people I've met along the way is something that will stay with you for the rest of youre life. Going through something like this puts things into a bigger perspective of life. I call it crossroads of life, those precious moments we get define us, and it's a leap of faith we must take. It's going to take more than a needle and a few chemothearpy drugs to fight this I honestly believe. This is a two-way street. You gott'a do you're bit to help yourself. Trust me, when you give in this type of situation the people around you are drawn by you're energy and the relationships I've formed with fellow cancer paitents in my journey is something I'll never forget or look back. The best advice I could give anyone right now is keep you're sense of humor and let the emotions flow like a stream. It's healthy to have a crap day and it's not bad to have a good day. In fact it's the best. It's okay to be sad or happy or crack a sensible joke. We wouldn't be human would we? Be authentic and real. It is the hardest and most toughest hurdle I've ever had to experience, not on a medical level, but this is life or death. It has it's moments. But the amazing postive experiences out of this outway the negatives. Family, friends, fundraisers, nurses, doctors, good results and progress really do make all the difference.
It's a comforting and encouraging thought to be part of many community groups out that related to Giloblastoma Multiforma (GBM Cancer) and known that there is survivors out there. It's a different level of community. A whole different level of community. Being able to share your experiences and know that your not alone is encouraging thought. Helps me sleep. Helps everybody I think.
Will keep you all posted. Thank-you for all the encouraging messages and love. You all havn't been forgotten. Really appreciative all the followers for following me. Being part of this journey really does make a difference to me.
Thomas Im following your blog with awe, your take on this thing is amazing. I've sent the link to a friend of mine who has been battling cancer for some time and I know its going to inspire him to see how you are handling things. Aluta Continua ! Or if you dont speak Portuguese that means The Struggle Continues and its what the Mozambique rebels used to say - and they won. You will too. Cheers, Ginny
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