~Deacon's Fucked up Cancer Thread~

[emsway]

Thanks!

So here's a crappy picture of my upper right chest area. You can see the superglue holding the wound shut, but I can't seem to get the lump from the port to show. Maybe next time

Oh lo! It’s like you are a superhero now. Life serves up these scars and extra pieces. Three years ago my daughter was diagnosed with cancer. My SIL and BIL went out of their way to tell me how chemo was no big deal. How the surgeries were just a blip on the radar. I told them that it was my daughter they were talking about, and that my daughter had cancer. I think that it’s important to acknowledge that this is SOMETHING. You are going through something big, and I see that. You have a plastic shunt in your chest. That is a big something. Rest, lo. While I know that you are capable to handle what is on the road ahead, I know that you will need your mental and emotional strength as well as physical.

Sending you much love.

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Oh lo! It’s like you are a superhero now. Life serves up these scars and extra pieces. Three years ago my daughter was diagnosed with cancer. My SIL and BIL went out of their way to tell me how chemo was no big deal. How the surgeries were just a blip on the radar. I told them that it was my daughter they were talking about, and that my daughter had cancer. I think that it’s important to acknowledge that this is SOMETHING. You are going through something big, and I see that. You have a plastic shunt in your chest. That is a big something. Rest, lo. While I know that you are capable to handle what is on the road ahead, I know that you will need your mental and emotional strength as well as physical.

Sending you much love.

Thank you Em I appreciate what you wrote. At home it is a bit tense, but I'm just a bit anxious about this week and whats to come. My brothers and sisters are pretty wound up about it because my mom died of cancer in 2014, and my grandpa died of cancer in 1990.

For me, every fight is different, so keeping my chin up

 

[BlackCaramelCreme]

I didn’t have a chance to congratulate you on your anniversary before. Happy belated anniversary!

This IS something big. I’m glad to see you are acknowledging it and treating it with care and caution. That cut and that area doesn’t look very nice of course, but you’re still here with us. For this, I’m very thankful. This is just a suggestion: If you can, keep a picture diary of these events as they happen. Show your children and grandchildren what a fighter you are. It won’t feel good going through this and it will be very humbling, but just like you’re sharing with us in words, your family will appreciate the steps taken to be with you during the not so good. The photo diary would only add to the lives of those seen struggling with adversities. Seeing you do it may inspire them to keep going.

 

[shmily]

hugs n prayers sugar!

 

[beachbaby179]

Just gonna hang out here a bit among all these positive vibes and well wishes. It's good for the soul.

 

[Kat73]

Hey sweetie. Haven't stopped by in awhile. Thinking about you! Keep your chin up and keep em laughing!!

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Update time, lol

So, tomorrow at 9:45am I go in for my first chemo treatment. They're going to fit me with a pump I wear, and in it they put a "cassette" with the actual chemo drug in it. I wear it for 48 hours and then go back to have it removed. I skip a week, and then do it all over again. That happened for five months. Yippee I'm so excited, lol (not) but I am happy that it's starting.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow night

 

[hotoldrguy]

Update time, lol

So, tomorrow at 9:45am I go in for my first chemo treatment. They're going to fit me with a pump I wear, and in it they put a "cassette" with the actual chemo drug in it. I wear it for 48 hours and then go back to have it removed. I skip a week, and then do it all over again. That happened for five months. Yippee I'm so excited, lol (not) but I am happy that it's starting.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow night

Glad to see your treatments are progressing. I hope this phase goes well for you

 

[BlackCaramelCreme]

Update time, lol

So, tomorrow at 9:45am I go in for my first chemo treatment. They're going to fit me with a pump I wear, and in it they put a "cassette" with the actual chemo drug in it. I wear it for 48 hours and then go back to have it removed. I skip a week, and then do it all over again. That happened for five months. Yippee I'm so excited, lol (not) but I am happy that it's starting.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow night

Wow! That sounds complex. I guess it’s time to rev up the cheers...

 

[beachbaby179]

Hey sweetie. I'm glad you're getting started and I'm glad it's only two trips every other week (if I read that correctly). I'll be thinking of you tomorrow, more than usual. I hope it goes smoothly and you tolerate it well. I'm around if you want to chat. You know how to reach me. Love 'n' hugs.

 

[Endless_Night]

Best of luck!

 

[Dribble]

I would think this method would be far easier on your kidneys. I don't have a lot of recent experience with chemo. Is this the normal way of administering the dosage now?

 

[Shenanigans90]

Stay positive Deacon and kick cancer’s ass. Continued prayers for you brother.

 

[scotluvsoral]

Update time, lol

So, tomorrow at 9:45am I go in for my first chemo treatment. They're going to fit me with a pump I wear, and in it they put a "cassette" with the actual chemo drug in it. I wear it for 48 hours and then go back to have it removed. I skip a week, and then do it all over again. That happened for five months. Yippee I'm so excited, lol (not) but I am happy that it's starting.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow night

Be rooting for you, Deacon!! At least now it begins and the 5 month clock begins to count down!!

 

[hairball18]

Update time, lol

So, tomorrow at 9:45am I go in for my first chemo treatment. They're going to fit me with a pump I wear, and in it they put a "cassette" with the actual chemo drug in it. I wear it for 48 hours and then go back to have it removed. I skip a week, and then do it all over again. That happened for five months. Yippee I'm so excited, lol (not) but I am happy that it's starting.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow night

How long does it take to install it and how long to remove it?

 

[Anastasia1999]

Good luck dear Deacon

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Next update

I arrived at 9:45 and was taken right in. I'll cut out the non-important bits and get right to it. She used an ultra cold spray to numb my port area (it frosted over) and then she pushed a 3/4 inch long needle through a cap that contains a disinfectant to keep the port area clean. You can see the disk where the needle goes into the cap.

My dosage was lowered to help protect my kidneys, but we're adding a month plus the two hours I got today, as a test run for reactions. I'm one of the lucky few that has no reaction to cold water, cold air, or eating ice.

No need for benedryl or any of that because I have no itching. I do get a nausea med pushed into my port over a five minute period, it's called a "Push", lol. It lasts four days. I also get a vitamin IV as well.

As far as the chemo itself, it's done in conjunction with a second drug designed to open up the cancer cells (and only the cancer cells) so the chemo can attack them. (the combo is designed for colon cancer cells)

Odds are I won't lose all my hair, but it may thin a little.

So here's the pump and liquid IV bag. The pump is abut the size of a Sony walkman cassette player, or a stack of four cell phones.

I'm not wearing it, I'm just carrying the bag

So any questions, feel free to ask.

 

[beachbaby179]

Oh goodness.

Is the nausea medication working? Are you home, or did you stay this first time just in case?

Can you feel the love from the east coast?

 

[JerseyJade]

{{{Hugs}}}

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Oh goodness.

Is the nausea medication working? Are you home, or did you stay this first time just in case?

Can you feel the love from the east coast?

The nausea is working great!

I'm home, and go back Friday.

And I always feel the love

 

[BlackCaramelCreme]

So much has evolved over the past 20 something odd years. At one time, some had chosen one or the other, dialysis or chemotherapy. Their bodies could not take them both at one time. To see how technology is changing is amazing.

Thank you so much for sharing your “adventure” and showing what it looks like. We all appreciate you and the courage you’re displaying. My prayers for you are continuing.

 

[scotluvsoral]

Next update

I arrived at 9:45 and was taken right in. I'll cut out the non-important bits and get right to it. She used an ultra cold spray to numb my port area (it frosted over) and then she pushed a 3/4 inch long needle through a cap that contains a disinfectant to keep the port area clean. You can see the disk where the needle goes into the cap.

My dosage was lowered to help protect my kidneys, but we're adding a month plus the two hours I got today, as a test run for reactions. I'm one of the lucky few that has no reaction to cold water, cold air, or eating ice.

No need for benedryl or any of that because I have no itching. I do get a nausea med pushed into my port over a five minute period, it's called a "Push", lol. It lasts four days. I also get a vitamin IV as well.

As far as the chemo itself, it's done in conjunction with a second drug designed to open up the cancer cells (and only the cancer cells) so the chemo can attack them. (the combo is designed for colon cancer cells)

Odds are I won't lose all my hair, but it may thin a little.

So here's the pump and liquid IV bag. The pump is abut the size of a Sony walkman cassette player, or a stack of four cell phones.

I'm not wearing it, I'm just carrying the bag

So any questions, feel free to ask.

Modern medicine is kicking ass. Know you will kick Cancer's ass too!

 

[LadyJS]

The nausea is working great!

I'm home, and go back Friday.

And I always feel the love

Loving you from afar, and knowing you'll beat this

 

[Deacon_Voss]

Another quick update.

Chemo went fine, no side effects, not even the common ones, like effects from the cold. Still eat my ice just fine, air conditioning doesnt bother me, and no itching or nausea. Drove 75 miles each way so I could spend less than five minutes getting the pump and empty bag removed, lol.

Just eleven more treatments to go, LOLOL

Thanks for the support, as always

 

[JerseyJade]

Another quick update.

Chemo went fine, no side effects, not even the common ones, like effects from the cold. Still eat my ice just fine, air conditioning doesnt bother me, and no itching or nausea. Drove 75 miles each way so I could spend less than five minutes getting the pump and empty bag removed, lol.

Just eleven more treatments to go, LOLOL

Thanks for the support, as always