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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Back to Chemo

Joe started his new round of chemo today.  As the doctor's promised, he went to the cancer center for several hours, but did not have to wear the chemo pack home.  Unfortunately, the side effects kicked in immediately.  His nausea, neuropathy, fatigue, and other side effects began almost immediately.  The good news is the new meds Dr. Ong put him on before chemo (and the chocolate chip cookies that were baked for him by friends) helped him gain some weight right before treatment.  He's not feeling well tonight, but we're hoping things start improving as soon as tomorrow.  My work team gave us a wonderful gift card to one of Joe's favorite stomping grounds, so that will motivate him to get well quickly and start enjoying those wings and beer again!!  Thanks to everyone for thinking of us today.  The prayers and support continue to strengthen us each day.  Love to all,  Sherrie
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Joe: I am a co-worker with Nancy Rawlins at Avnet. I am also a 5 1/2 year survivor from stage 3 t-2 colon cancer. I am 62 yrs old. I had a total colectomy taking out my entire large colon and re-connected as a j-pouch (connect the end of the small intestine to the anus sphector muscle). Chemo was folfox regimen. I lost 62 lbs during chemo. Oncologist said he was hoping to keep me alive 2 1/2 - 3 yrs. Also, went thru genetics testing and have muir-torre syndrome which is hereditary. Little does medical science know what prayer can do. Keep it up, you are doing marvelous for the situation. Rock on!! God bless. Dennis Riswold

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Joe,

    I have been following your website for quite some time now, but wanted to take a minute to say Hi and let you know that am praying for you. You are a faithful servant, a brave soldier of the cross, and an amazing inspiration. We anxiously await your miracle.

    Yours truly,

    Karen Guiliani Phillips (Honeywell)

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