tx's done on Friday (brother)

katenorwood
katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Hello everyone,

Well he's finished as of Friday morning and doing very well.  We had one major set back last week.  His blood panels had been off (chemo and hydration issues).  The magnesium level was at danger level (way too low) so through the IV they gave him a supp.  But it was as with other meds suppose to take time and drip slow.  Well there was a slip up and he got it all in a few minutes.  He said his body felt on fire and his heart rate went bonkers.  He said when they rushed the crash cart in he thought to himself (damn I'm kicking the cancer and this will take me out ?) 

Long story short, all got figured out and he's on a pill form of magnesium for a few more weeks.  He's in a hurry to have answers on everything now.  They staged him a 4 as nodes were involved.  Which upset him, as in the beginning they told him a 2.  His medical onc, is very good at explaining things, but as quite a few of us know getting our feet wet in understanding all of this takes time.  The tx's would stay the same regardless, it's the rechecks that will be a bit different. 

All in all I think he's an awesome example, as other's I've seen on board here of pushing through and being determined to get back to life.  I told him, (as his little sister) I think of him as super man.  He now understands this wicked walk, and the compassion I hear in his words for others in the fight makes me very proud to call him a survivor/warrior. 

They have a bell on their pontoon.  Sometime this coming weekend he intends to ring it loudly, flying his pirate flag and catch a few walleye.  I'll try my best to get some pictures.  Hugs sent out to all, and thank you for the support in his fight !   Katie 

Comments

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #2
    Brilliant

    That hes out the other end. Delighted for him. G.

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #3
    Katie, that is fantastic!! 

    Katie, that is fantastic!!  its amazing how fast tx goes once its started.  i'm sorry he had the set back but now its behind him and he can start to heal.  sounds like he has a day of fun planned on the boat.  that's awesome, get back to living right away.  doing the happy dance for him and you b/c i know you're as happy as he is that he's done.  hugs and prayers.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #4
    Whooooo Hoooooooooooo

    So happy for you and your brother. Hope he catches lots of fish.

     

    Debbie

  • PJ47
    PJ47 Member Posts: 376
    #5
    Great news

    About your brother.  You have a lot to be proud of and hope you can see him soon.

    PJ

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #6
    wonderful news!

    Glad to hear he is oK now. That close call is an example that every person who provides service to you is a human. A good reminder why having second opinions and tumor boards backing is so important. He is lucky to have you to guide and support him. Wishing you well, Don

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
    #7
    Wonderful news

    Now it's time to reat up. It's a bumppy road to go down, but when it's over and then you can reat up for the recovery part of the journey. Be well.

    wmc

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #8
    wmc said:

    Wonderful news

    Now it's time to reat up. It's a bumppy road to go down, but when it's over and then you can reat up for the recovery part of the journey. Be well.

    wmc

    Katie

    That is fantastic news. I think it is actually harder having a loved one go through this than actually doing it yourself. I know your strength has been an inspiration to him.

  • patricke
    patricke Member Posts: 570 Member
    #9
    RING THAT BELL

    Hey Katie, I'm so happy to hear that your brother is done with treatment, and that the magnesium fiasco was brief and did not do any permanent damage.  He's on the other side so time for the recovery part of the journey.  So congratulations to your brother, and Keep It Mov'in Forward; it's time to Ring That Bell!  Sending best wihes to catch a boatload of walleye. 

    PATRICK 

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