Saturday it happened to me as I tripped over a blanket and dove head first into my bedroom carpet. … What do you do? … Cell phone as well as land line was in the next room. Round 5 Chemotherapy plus whomp on the head had so weakened me I was useless.
.jpg "head bruise from chemo fall")
Laying there I remember a conversation from the chemo lounge about a fellow patient who fell twice … even once having to drive herself to the ER with a bloody towel pressed against her head wound.
Fortunately Megan who had been playing with our cat in the yard arrived to the rescue … weight and strength would negate the one person unassisted transfer I have used for Patti for decades … instead Megan found a trick on Google of positioning a heavy stiff backed chair in front of me for me to pull up on while sliding my wheeled office chair under me. …. Patti's old wheelchairs unfortunately do not have lateral movement.
Now …. if only I could successfully open bottle tops, cans and medicine bottles … it’s so annoying the little things we take for granted … even trying to plunge a commode with no upper arm strength.
This morning heading in for a saline drip I was feeling good … that was until I started up the accessibility ramp. An onset of dizziness at first steep grade caused me to grasp the ramp bar and go down to one knee while Megan fetched the oncology cavalry! … Safely transferred to a wheel chair I continued in to the chemo lounge chairs ….
Given a once over by oncology nurses and one of the two senior partners I was pronounced good to go for saline drip and none the worse for the wear except my cool looking rug burn mark on my head.
The trip was determined to be likely just that … I tripped. The moment of weakness / dizziness this morning was likely dehydration … which I there for anyway.
Good news red blood counts remain high!!!!! … while blood cells were curiously low … infection? No other signs such as fever … and my vitals have not been better in months.
Patrick Leer
Health Activist:
Caregivingly Yours, MS Caregiver @ http://caregivinglyyours.blogspot.com/
My Lung Cancer Odyssey @ http://lung-cancer-survivor.blogspot.com/
When people ask about the rug burn:
ReplyDelete....... just wink and grin, with a short nod of the head.
....... tell them you were practicing your high dive from you bed and came up a little short.
....... ask, "What rug burn?" and pretend you can't see it.
....... tell them you were playing the new chemo version of "Twister"
.......tell them it is your new tattoo and ask if they like it
.......tell them it is your birthmark that just recently appeared.
.......tell them you were were going to a Indian (from India) and you got carried away when you put your 'dot' on
....... tell them your unicorn horn fell off
Sorry if I offended anyone with any of these.... I got started and couldn't stop!
Glad to hear your numbers are good (kinda-sorta)... are you taking the vitamin D?
Keep kickin ass and keep the faith!!
Jackie aka Bama
ooopppsss..... the Indian one.... insert festival after the parenthesis...
Deletejackie
Jackie! ... Megan was quick with the unicorn claiming someone had "scalped my unicorn horn" ,,,oncology nurses think it looks like a tattoo of a Darth Vader helmut :) .... yes, I am doing the Vitamin D and above all keeping the faith
DeleteDearest Patrick,
ReplyDeleteWell my wedge resection came back and I have adenocarcinoma. Although I tried to hide this whole thing from my children I am amazed to find their strength now so incredible. Your daughter seems like an angel and special love and prayers to her. I read your posts and am inspired- though I am very afraid. You are my angel now, too. I just don't know if I can do this with the grace and positive outlook you show. You have set the bar for me. With love and gratitude, Gayle Pard Edmonton, Alberta
The lung cancer community is strong. I'm at stageiv.wordpress.com if you need any entertainment or ever want to know if something you're experiencing is normal. Allow yourself time to ask questions - and time to cry, too.
DeleteThank you Gayle like you I tried to hide my DX from my daughter and again like you I find myself in awe of her ... and by the way it is OK to be afraid and just remember that applies to them too. Bless you all you ALL are in my thoughts and prayers.
DeleteWhen is your next PET scan? MRI for your brain? I assume chemo will end or continue depending on the success to date?
ReplyDeleteJessica, brain MRI scheduled for Nov 19 .... no PET scheduled yet ... I "pray" chemo wraps up after Round 6 or about another month.
DeleteGot a call late today .. oncologist's office wants to MRI. up to this Thursday ...SCANXIETY!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow... good luck with the scan! I'll be waiting to hear the results!!!
DeleteKeep taking the vitamin D!
Jackie
Did I really read you right.....that YOU are blessing us all and are in YOUR thoughts and prayers!!!?? WOW---I am truly blessed!!! My friend you are sooo much more than a hero to me and if prayers are worth anything (which I have no doubts!) you are in the best of hands!!! Love you and Megan!! MRI is going to show GOOD results!!!!!!!! XXX-OOO
ReplyDeleteI think Jackie's #1 is the bomb. If I had gotten rug burn when I went through chemo, that is what I would have done. I love your sense of humor Jackie and glad you are here to support Patrick. Hang in there Patrick-you are the coolest and strongest dude I have ever met. Always thinking about you :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda! Patrick will tell you how so very strange I can be! ;)
DeleteJackie
Patrick,
ReplyDeleteI like Jackie's "chemo twister"
In addition to Vitamin D, I read that B12 also helps. It comes in a sublingual tablet.
Good luck with the scan.
SteveS
Thanks, Steve! I thought 'chemo twister' was a good one too....
DeleteJackie
Has anything ever bothered you in life? Do you
ReplyDeletehave any problem you need to solve? A pending
court case you want to resolve in your favor?
Health, relationship and finance. Welcome to
the world of miracles and wonders, there are
supernatural treasure and power to liberate
mankind from all afflictions. Why cant you live a
life of your dream? Why must you work so hard
and yet earn so little? Why cant you be happy
with the one you love and desire or why cant the
one you love reciprocate and appreciate that
love? Why would the doctor tell you there is no
solution or cure to your problems? Why would
your lawyer say you stand no chance, that your
case is hopeless? Have you been cheated by
anyone or those owing you money refuse to pay
back? Do you need a rapid job promotion in
your place of work? You want to venture into
politics? Now I understand certain things are
hard to believe and comprehend, but all I ask
from you is only 3 days and if you will follow my
instructions and use the items you will receive, I
promise your life will never be the same
again.If you find no relevance in the help I offer
I solemnly appeals do not be vindictive and go
in peace. And if your intentions are to take
advantage of the powerful nature of our items
for the purpose of evil, I will not have any
business with you please be advised. May
angels guide you. All inquiries should be
directed to the Priest Abija email below Email:
spirituallighthealing101@live.com or
you can sent a text message to this number:(518) 303-6207!
Our health is precious, therefore, maintain your diet and life is indispensable.
ReplyDeleteasuransi pendidikan
for the healthy cancer recovery, it is mandate to develop the cancer fighting strategy with bold heart.
ReplyDeleteChemotherapy is one of the efficient treatment to cure lung cancer, this note on chemotherapeutic treatment sounds to have optimum value.
ReplyDeleteAs a sign of gratitude for how my wife was saved from CANCER, i decided to reach out to those still suffering from this.
ReplyDeleteMy wife suffered cancer in the year 2013 and it was really tough and heartbreaking for me because she was my all and the symptoms were terrible, she always complain of abnormal vaginal bleeding, and she always have pain during sexual intercourse. . we tried various therapies prescribed by our neurologist but none could cure her. I searched for a cure and i saw a testimony by someone who was cured and so many other with similar body problem, and he left the contact of the doctor who had the cure to cancer . I never imagined cancer. has a natural cure not until i contacted him and he assured me my wife will be fine. I got the herbal medication he recommended and my wife used it and in one months time she was fully okay even up till this moment she is so full of life. cancer. has a cure and it is a herbal cure contact the doctor for more info on drwilliams098675@gmail.com on how to get the medication. Thanks for reading my testimony.
I recently have some difficult conversations and I did what a lot of people do when they want to know how to do something. I googled it. I came across Dr Williams herbal medicine on YouTube so many people thanking him about his good work. I also have lungs cancer. I wasn’t running all over God’s creation with every man I could find but here I am. I have felt bad about myself for so many years now because of my cancer status. I obviously still have some self-accepting to do but I want to thank Dr Williams for everything he have done for my family ,after taking Dr Williams medicine i was completely free from lungs cancer within one month of usage, I think what you are doing is so admirable. you have helped me a lot! I want to definitely reach out to you and thank you for your amazing work. You are a good person, and an extremely talented man. You have helped millions with your herbs, and have really inspired me,and i pray you still continue doing the good work.you can also email him on drwilliams098675@gmail.com for help
ReplyDeleteI'm 55-year-old from Korean, I was diagnosed with second-stage liver cancer following a scheduled examination to monitor liver cirrhosis. I had lost a lot of weight. A CT scan revealed three tumors; one in the center of my liver in damaged tissue and two in healthy portions of my liver. No chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment was prescribed due to my age, the number of liver tumors. One month following my diagnosis I began taking 12 (350 point) Salvestrol supplements per day, commensurate with my body weight. This comprised six Salvestrol Shield (350 point) capsules and six Salvestrol Gold (350 point) capsules, spread through the day by taking two of each capsule after each main meal. This level of Salvestrol supplementation (4,000 points per day) was maintained for four months. In addition, I began a program of breathing exercises, chi exercises, meditation, stretching and stress avoidance. Due to the variety of conditions that I suffered from, I received ongoing medical examinations. Eleven months after commencing Salvestrol supplementation But all invalid so I keep searching for a herbal cure online that how I came across a testimony appreciating Dr Itua on how he cured her HIV/Herpes, I contacted him through email he listed above, Dr Itua sent me his herbal medicine for cancer to drink for two weeks to cure I paid him for the delivering then I received my herbal medicine and drank it for two weeks and I was cured until now I'm all clear of cancer, I will advise you to contact Dr Itua Herbal Center On Email...drituaherbalcenter@gmail.com. WhatsApps Number...+2348149277967. If you are suffering from Diseases listed below, Cancer, HIV/Aids, Herpes Virus, Hepatitis, Chronic Illness. Lupus,Fibromyalgia.
ReplyDeleteHere is a great herbal doctor who cured me of Hepatitis B. his name is Dr. Imoloa. I suffered Hepatitis B for 11 years, I was very weak with pains all over my body my stomach was swollen and I could hardly eat. And one day my brother came with a herbal medicine from doctor Imoloa and asked me to drink and I drank hence there was no hope, and behold after 2 week of taking the medicine, I started feeling relief, my swollen stomach started shrinking down and the pains was gone. I became normal after the completion of the medication, I went to the hospital and I was tested negative which means I’m cured. He can also cure the following diseases with his herbal medicine...lupus, hay fever, measles, body pain, dry cough, diabetics hepatitis A.B.C, mouth ulcer, mouth cancer, bile salt disease, fol ate deficiency, diarrhoea, cardiovascular disease, Neoplasms, chronic respiratory disease, mental and behavioural disorder, liver/kidney inflammatory, eye cancer, skin cancer disease, malaria, chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, food poisoning, parkinson disease, bowel cancer, bone cancer, brain tumours, asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, lyme disease, muscle aches, cholera, fatigue, muscle aches, shortness of breath, tuberculosis, alzhemer's disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anxiety Disorders, Back Pain, Crohn's Disease, Chronic renal failure, acute myeloid leukaemia, acute pancreatitis, chronic inflammatory joint disease, inflammatory bowel disease, Addison's disease, back acne, breast cancer, allergic bronchitis, Celia disease, bulimia disease, congenital heart disease, cirrhosis, fetal alcohol spectrum, constipation, fungal nail infection, fabromyalgia, (love spell) and many more. he is a great herbalist man. Contact him on email; drimolaherbalmademedicine@gmail.com. You can also reach him on whatssap- +2347081986098.
ReplyDeleteThis is best information, that i read in your post. make more such type of post and infor us thanku.
ReplyDeleteYou can find us at:
Name: Dr. Rajas Patel - Oncologist
Address: Shop. No. 9, New Horizon CHS, Sector 46, Karave Nagar, Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400706
Appointments: https://rhoncoclinic.com/gynecologicalcancer/
Also We provide services Like:
Gynecological Oncology Treatment In Mumbai
lung cancer specialist in mumbai
Thanks to share with this respective legal information with us. mesothemioma Attorney helps for claim against your injury.
ReplyDelete