Home for a Break

 

Russ was supposed to get his last round of chemo today along with 5 days of radiation before getting a week break.

Plans change.

His bloodwork this morning showed his white blood cell count too low for treatment so they are headed home for a week off. I expect them to be in late tonight and they will drive back Sunday.

Monday of next week he will begin his final week of treatment. I know they are ready to be home, even if only for 5 days.

And Dolly? Well, she's been having so much fun outside in the mud that she will getting a quick bath and groom tomorrow so she can relax at home with mom and Russ.

Thanks for checking in, and I will update again.

Feeling Good

 

I am happy to report that Russ is feeling pretty good! He has even been eating a little better the last couple of days, which is great because he needs to pack on a few pounds.

He received his second chemo treatment yesterday and this morning was having more radiation therapy.

There is still a ton of snow on the ground there, but I am confident it will melt...someday.

Where is spring?

Thanks for checking in!

One week down, two more to go

 

Well one week of chemo and radiation is through, and with very few side effects. Russ has felt a little tired some last week, but otherwise he has been doing well.

The snow is still everywhere, though mom was able to grocery shop a little Friday. 

Tomorrow Russ will get his second chemo treatment and another 5 days of radiation. I will update! Thanks for stopping by. 

The picture above? That is Dolly playing with my bulldog. Though she is very tiny compared to him, her attitude is twice his!

Blizzard

from the National Weather Service in Baltimore:

Blizzard Warning in effect until 7 PM EST this evening... The combination of snow...strong gusty winds...and blowing snow will cause near-white out conditions during the morning hours. People are urged to remain at home...do not drive. Allow Road crews the ability to do the best they can to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. 2 to 5 additional inches of snow are possible this morning.

Fortunately, they are in an apartment right across the street from the clinic. This is Russ' 3rd day of treatment. He is feeling good, although he has broken out in hives again. We will see what today brings.

Treatment, Day 1

 

Today was the first day for chemotherapy and radiation therapy. I am very happy to say that, although it was a long day, it went well.

Russ was given an IV with medicine to combat the side effects such as nausea first, and I think that has made a big difference. He was also given some tablets to take every morning for 3 days to keep side effects to a minimal. Yeah!

He will continue radiation therapy each week day and have chemotherapy again on Monday, for the next 2 Mondays. 

Small steps lead to big journeys and we are all excited to see them both in a few weeks!

On a different subject, they are expecting MORE snow Wednesday! Tomorrow they are going to head to the grocery store and hope there is some food left to buy:-)

I will keep you all updated, check back in a day or two.

More Pics

Those "bumps" of snow you see are covered cars.

The Big Deep (Snow)

Mom and Russ are safely and warmly riding out the "snow of the century" in Baltimore. Here are a few pictures.....