It’s been a journey marked by strength, resilience, and an overwhelming amount of love and support. The updates from mom provide a window into this challenging yet hopeful path that dad is bravely walking.
Monday’s Milestone: The week started with a significant step – dad’s surgery at the hospital to insert a port. This crucial procedure went smoothly, and by the afternoon, dad was back home, resting. It’s these little victories that bolster our spirits.
Update (1/19/2004): Mom’s words brought relief and smiles. Dad’s surgery was successful, and the port is in place. His spirits are high, evident in his enthusiasm for computer games, a much-needed distraction and a sign of his enduring strength.
Update (1/20/2004): Dr. Meyers examined dad and the new port, giving a positive report. The journey continues as dad prepares to start treatment with Eloxifin. It’s a tough road ahead, with challenges like hair loss and a need to learn a lot quickly. But, dad’s blood count is excellent – a promising sign.
Update (1/21/2004): The first day of treatment has passed, and dad feels great, a testament to his incredible resilience. The medication is being administered, and while he faces a peculiar side effect – a tingling sensation from cold liquids – his spirit remains undaunted.
The outpouring of good wishes and calls is a testament to the love and support surrounding dad. It’s these gestures of kindness and concern that make the tough days a little easier. Here’s to dad’s continued strength and positivity on this journey. [Submitted by Mom]
Resources to Enhance Your Day
If you want to learn more about dad’s cancer treatment, or show your support in any way, here are some helpful resources that I recommend:
- What is a port? – American Cancer Society: This is a page that explains what a port is, how it is inserted, and how it is used for cancer treatment.
- Eloxifin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings – Drugs.com: This is a page that provides information about Eloxifin, the cancer medicine that dad is taking, including its uses, dosage, side effects, warnings, and interactions.
- Colorectal Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment – WebMD: This is a page that gives an overview of colorectal cancer, the type of cancer that dad has, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
- How to Help Someone With Cancer – Cancer.Net: This is a page that offers some tips and advice on how to help someone with cancer, such as dad, including emotional, practical, and financial support.
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