Joisey

hows it hanggin happy, its been a while since you gave us an update?

HappyCurmudgeon

Hello everyone,

I guess overall I am doing ok. I dont "feel" sick. The only thing i really feel most of the time, is exhaustion.

I am extremely tired most of the time, by the time i get done with work I am pretty much spent. I just collapse on the couch after work and have no energy left to do much of anything. It is fustrating as I am not a sit on the couch type of person. I am really sick of TV, reading, and most times I am sick of the internet. I do it to much to occupy myself & it just gets old. Fighting that fatigue and still getting up and doing things with my wife and little girl is a real struggle sometimes.

I get occasional sharp stabbing pains in my right side ribcage (2-3x per day), like someone jabbed me with a screwdriver. It subside quickly but brings tears to my eyes when it happens. That is a new development, and frankly it scares the hell out of me as the tumors I am currently fighting are in my right lung. I just dont know what is going on in there, and not knowing sucks.

I get a dose of steroids every two weeks. Not sure if they are helping but they give me a seriously bad case of acne on both sides of my nose. Hurts like hell until it subsides and I look like Rudolph.

Most of my hair is gone again. I havent had to shave in two months. It just doesnt grow. (no complaints there)

I have two more doses of chemo, then I go back for another set of CT scans on the 21st. I will find out then if the tumors are dead, dying, the same, growing, or spreading. I just dont know what is going on in there and I would really rather know, than to not know. Not knowing is the worst.

HappyCurmudgeon

Me & my mini-me

Joisey

look at that smile, you made a great kid.

HappyCurmudgeon

I hope all of the good parts of me, and none of the bad are behind that smile

db09JKU

Keep you head up, I can't imagine how much it sucks directly but I do understand indirectly. You have been given a fighting chance, and your journey is inspiring on how strong a person can be. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep on fighting. Not all are given a chance. I know all to well unfortunately.

Bmorejeep08

That there is one beuatiful reason to keep up the fight Ken. Hope all is well.
Well you know what I mean. I had chemo yesterday and am suffering todays effects and you sure look a whole lot better than me right now. Keep on fightin dude !
Getting ready to go see the PET result to see where we are at. I'll write you later.

ejfernet

HappyCurmudgeon

Wow! I only know you by your posts and what people on the thread have to say, but the courage and fight that you show is truly awe inspiring. I worked at M D Anderson Cancer center in Houston Texas for 6 years. Even though I have seen a lot of courageous people throughout those 6 years I am still overwhelmed by the spirit you show.

"It is not only through your strength that you live, but its through your strength that others learn to live"

Best wishes & God Bless

WranglinWrangler

HappyCurmudgeon, my heart and prayers go out to you and yours. A Newbie to the forum and a enthusiast in life. I commend your strength and fortitude, you have touch me and so many others. I wish I could meet you. Being from upstate myself, I would so relish a meeting with such a man. May God continue to grace you and yours!

HappyCurmudgeon

I hope you had awesome news

The pic above was taken on my 3 month break from chemo. I dont look so well at the moment. I have lost about 10-15 pounds since then & my hair is gone again.

bald is in right? *L*