Monday, June 28, 2010

coming down the home stretch

Hi everyone. I don't know if anyone is still reading this blog but just in case, I'll spill my guts again. I have one more chemo to go. My last chemo is July 6.
That's just one week away. This is my good week right now. I'm feeling pretty good now. I have a little bit of energy and can actually work for a little while without feeling totally out of breath. My muscle mass is really taking a hit with this chemo. It's probably going to take a year to get back to normal as far as my strength is concerned. I rode my street bike to Santa Maria last week and was really sore the next three days. I'm still working half days in my office but I'm taking all of my call days which is 5 out of 7 days. Afternoon naps are necessary most days. I encounter well wishers every day in town which is really a boost to me. I'm suprised at how many people still think I have cancer and are relieved to find out I am in remission. I'm still not too sure how my oncologist is going to follow me after the chemo ends....I think he will repeat the PET scan at 6 mos and probably do labs every 3 mos. I'll try to make one more entry sometime after my last chemo and then maybe retire this blog. Love you all.....Rod