This week and next I am taking time to unwind from the surgery and the radiation therapy that I endured during the last few weeks. I have some follow up appointments, MRIs and second opinions that we need to seek out during this time as well.
As far as how I am feeling physically, I actually am able to get out and drive and run some errands and do a few things around the house. I still can't lift anything over 15lbs. for at least another four weeks. I have been able to take a walk around the neighborhood with Macaroni (our dog) fairly easily. My appetite is getting better as well. I am actually eating three square meals a day!
We are scheduled to start chemo the first or second week of May. This is basically a clinical trial. Here's the link to the article that our doctor pulled...
http://jco.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/full/22/1/108
(The article is medical driven and may be a little hard to follow should you choose to click on the link and read it.)
Our doctor has consulted with the world's greatest minds on Testicular Cancer including Dr. Larry Einhorn (one of the doctors credited with saving Lance Armstrong's life). And all believe that this regimen of chemo is the way to go for me.
I am going to make the most of this next week. I still have quite a few appointments that I have to make and events to attend. It is going to be a very busy week!
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