September 26 Sunday

Dave and Laura were married last night at the downtown club. Fortunately, there was little residual of the previous day treatment and we had a wonderful time. I also got to meet one of my musical idols (picture above). Today the Steelers won in Miami - what a great weekend. Next weekend is the off week, completing cycle I.

Sept 24 2004 Friday

The Facts

Today was I-C meaning I completed once cycle and will have a week off and then start the second cycle.

The Take

Best yet - it took seven hours in the oncology office but the Rx went like a breeze. I found out that what I have been feeling after the treatment was due to a combination of Aloxi and high dose Decadron. It sort of feels like E (love all - serve all) combined with a glass of Mumm's. My doc has cut the steroid in 1/2 so the buzz is not as bad (or good if you like buzzes!). There will be no 'numbers' for a while. And it may take 3 or 4 cycles to see results.



The above picture is not a booking photo but was taken this week as part of a 'passport photo' at my worst for credentialing purposes. It will serve to document my hair status.

All is well. Laura and Dave are getting married tomorrow and I am exited to be going.

Bill

17 September - 2004 Friday

Well round I-b is done and it was easy - I slept through most of it. I am now at work in the State Building and am going with Carole to a French restaurant for dinner.

My hair is still intact.

I discovered that getting chemo is like a night with good Tequila: its the next day you got to worry about.

Current game plan is to give me six cycles: each cycle 3 weeks on---one week off and then see the response and my tolerance (that's six months folks) - if it goes like this it will be a a breeze.

Stay tuned!

September 13 - 2004 Monday Evening

I suppose there is no free lunch; Saturday was great but Sunday and Monday were achy and fatiguing. Fortunately there were a lot of football games on TV to keep me diverted.

I feel good and am looking forward to Round 2 Friday,

Bill

Sept 10 - Supplement

Here is a pic of me and my oncologist: Marshall Flam MD

September 10 - 2004 Friday

Today was actually fun - the staff and patients at the Oncology Office have a real sense of togetherness and humor. The last drug - TAXOL - is IV'd in alcohol instead of water and IV alcohol, if pushed in fast enough, is a buzz. No side effects at all I am preparing Coq Au Vin for dinner!

C-ya

Sept 9 - 2004 Thursday

What a week!!

Carole and I went to Seattle with the Bulldog Football team - met up with Steve and Pat Smith - great weather and wonderul seafood dinner. Best of all - we crushed the Huskies on their turf.

Tommorrow is Day 1 and this chemo-virgin is ready - sleeves rolled up and playlist on my portable CD.

Stay tuned.

Sept 3 - 2004 Friday

I was supposed to start my CTX today; however, I have delayed one more week so I can travel to Seattle with the Football team to be part of the game Sunday against U of Wash. I feel great.

WK