Tuesday, August 24, 2010

It's almost chemo time

It's official. Mark is starting his chemotherapy on Friday evening. He will take 2 pills (at the same time) once a day for 5 days every 4 weeks. On Friday at 10 PM he will take the anti-nausea medicine and then at 11 PM he will take the 2 chemo pills. He will then go to sleep. As he explained it to me, "The pill will work while I'm sleeping and I'll wake up and feel like crap," he said while laughing. He expects to feel sick for the entire next week after he takes it and is hoping to be feeling back to 100% by September 10th when they leave for their well deserved and much needed 10 day vacation to New Mexico!

I will make sure to keep you updated about how Mark's body reacts to the chemotherapy this time around, and how his insurance handles both the chemotherapy drug and the equally important anti-nausea medication.


Last weekend, Pat and I had tickets to attend the Browns preseason game. We weren't able to attend and wanted to give the tickets to my mom and mark, who we knew would truly enjoy and appreciate the chance to go to the game (and are die hard Browns fans). It hasn't rained on a weekend in Cleveland in months. Wouldn't you know, it down poured the entire 3 hours they were at the game. Seriously, can they catch a break? But as we all know, you can't rain on Mark's parade! They were still very appreciative of the tickets and enjoyed the seats!

2 comments:

Terri Perry said...

You look like a true Browns fan. My 2 sons and grandsons were at the game as well on my tickets. Been thinking about you both this week and hope things are going well. Will continue to keep you both in my prayers and hope that the chemo won't make you too ill. Hang in there vacation is right around the corner! Enjoy.

Linda Wilson said...

Mark, you looked fabulous this past Sunday! You are a constant inspiration--not a disease. Martha, too, was glowing with hope and serenity. You are both reminders that we all should live life to the fullest, no matter the cards in which we're dealt. Love you both!