HALF WAY DONE! Woooo hoooo!
2008-04-07 14:54 Filed in: Beau's
lymphoma treatment
While I'm sitting here in Kyoto, Japan for a few days
of business (photos
available), Beau has accomplished something
far more important. He is now half way through
his CHOP chemotherapy regimen.
Caren tells me he's in great spirits today and, as usual, was exceedingly vocal at the clinic. Apparently, he's eager to tell us--and everyone within about a 1/2 mile audio "blast zone"--about his day when we go pick him up. Some of the nurses at South Paws have taken to telling us how he did before bringing him out, even. This is because trying to talk once he's brought out is much like trying to talk on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier during flight operations--impossible.
But, we're happy to report that his urinary irritation issues are finally showing huge improvements. He can actually go out and back in with just one pee now. That might not sound like a big achievement to us one-pee'ers, but considering just a couple weeks ago, he was peeing a dozen or more times over 10-15 minutes before coming in, this is a welcomed relief for all, especially Beau (I'm sure).
So, Beau gets another rest week next week. And so do we. We're heading to Kaua'i for our 2 week, every-two-years, vacation. I sure wish Beau and Maggie were joining us there, but it's impossible. We will, of course, be throwing Maggie a cupcake-laden 7th birthday party on Friday (11 April) before we leave.
That's all for now. AROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO's to Beau for the continued success of the CHOP treatment! And thanks again to all for your well wishes and prayers on Beau's behalf.
Cheers,
Ken
Caren tells me he's in great spirits today and, as usual, was exceedingly vocal at the clinic. Apparently, he's eager to tell us--and everyone within about a 1/2 mile audio "blast zone"--about his day when we go pick him up. Some of the nurses at South Paws have taken to telling us how he did before bringing him out, even. This is because trying to talk once he's brought out is much like trying to talk on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier during flight operations--impossible.
But, we're happy to report that his urinary irritation issues are finally showing huge improvements. He can actually go out and back in with just one pee now. That might not sound like a big achievement to us one-pee'ers, but considering just a couple weeks ago, he was peeing a dozen or more times over 10-15 minutes before coming in, this is a welcomed relief for all, especially Beau (I'm sure).
So, Beau gets another rest week next week. And so do we. We're heading to Kaua'i for our 2 week, every-two-years, vacation. I sure wish Beau and Maggie were joining us there, but it's impossible. We will, of course, be throwing Maggie a cupcake-laden 7th birthday party on Friday (11 April) before we leave.
That's all for now. AROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO's to Beau for the continued success of the CHOP treatment! And thanks again to all for your well wishes and prayers on Beau's behalf.
Cheers,
Ken
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