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This is a chronicle of my experiences, observations, and feelings as I experience treatment for Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC). The goal is to give anyone going through chemotherapy and radiation for MCC (or any other cancer for that matter) an idea of what to expect. Of course I'm a unique individual just like everyone else, so what happens to me may or may not happen to you. Your mileage may vary.

I'm a pretty reserved guy, so most of these posts will be straightforward, just-the-facts-ma'am entries. I may occasionally get maudlin, but cut me some slack -- I could die from this.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Long Overdue Update

Paul is doing as well as can be expected, I guess. I don't think either of us are doing very well; Paul with his treatment and me with feeling helpless and worried about his health. Paul's last chemotherapy is TODAY! Unfortunately, he has 8 more doses of radiation and that is what is doing him in. Thursday the doctor canceled that day's radiation treatment and gave him a 4 day +weekend hiatus from radiation. He was overjoyed. He will restart on Weds. She stopped it due to his skin breaking down too much. Paul is unbelievably tired. I now lovingly call him a cat. He lost his voice the first week of treatment and now his throat and mouth are sore beyond belief; it is extremely painful to swallow, thus eat or drink. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. I never knew what a nightmare this would be. I don't think anyone can understand unless they have walked the path. Blessings, Leslye ps-cards from family and friends would raise our spirits.
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  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    bummer for you both! however..it WILL get better, and you will heal. after all, we can't have our local chick magnet not feeling up to snuff, now can we?
    as always, prayers going up for a complete recovery!
    mandy

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    It has to be incredibly tough for you both....the helplessness would feel awful.....at least he has an excuse to chill.....Our family has you in our prayers and thoughts:), Lisa

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