Good News? Depends on Who You Ask...

So, on Thursday I had my appointment with Dr. Kevin Weeks. Strangely enough, it was the first time I had met him. He'd been on vacation since Dr. Sierra retired, so my previous appointments had been with Mitra Turner. I'm not sure what her official title is, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt since she seemed to know what she was talking about. Anyway, the results of my PET and CT scans were outstanding. Everything has gone as well as could be expected. I had thought the plan was for me to have at most one more cycle (two more treatments) if everything looked good. Unfortunately, Dr. Weeks wants to have TWO more cycles (for more treatments), and then another PET/CT scan. I was not very happy to hear that. I really thought I was getting towards the end of this, but I still have quite a ways to go. I am not going to be done by the beginning of hockey season, which is very disappointing.

I had another chemo session after the doctor's appointment, which went exactly as the previous three sessions had gone. (Read about the previous sessions if you don't know what I mean.) It was strange, as all of my previous appointments had been in the morning, but this one was in the late afternoon. It totally through off my sleep schedule. I got home about 5:00 PM and immediately fell asleep. I woke up wide awake about 11:00 PM, and just watched TV until 4:30 or 5:00 AM. I went back to sleep, and didn't get up until almost 1:00 PM today. I hope I don't have anymore late afternoon sessions, as it made it tough to get anything done today.

Anyway, I am feeling okay. Still a little nauseous, but I'm eating a lot of ice cream, which helps my stomach feel better. I am going over to my parents' house tonight where I will be spending the night. Michigan kicks off it's college football season at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning, and I don't think I could get myself up and over there in time if I stay here, so I will just sleep in their spare room tonight. I am amped for this season. I expect Michigan to start 10-0 before going to Wisconsin on November 10. If we can get past the Badgers, and then Ohio St. at home the next week, we'll be playing in the BCS title game in New Orleans. But it all starts tomorrow against Appalachian St...