Friday, March 16, 2007

Chemo Boy Says Hi from H.U.P.

Well, I discovered that they have the internet here for patient use, so I am going to give a quick update from behind the walls. I found out this morning that my tumor has shrunk significantly, so this next round of chemo is going to be the same strength as the first time, just different chemicals in order to shock the cancer and keep it at bay. Also found out that the fluid that was surrounding my lungs has also completely disappeared so my breathing has obviously improved by leaps and bounds. I am in a constant state of losing my hair out of my head only. Every single time I place my head on the pillow it looks like a gerbil exploded in my bed. They are pumping me full of liquids, so I am also in a constant state of peeeeeeiiiiiiiiinnnnnngggggg!!! Unfortunately, I am not allowed to pee in the toilet as all body fluids in and out must be measured, so I pee in a little canteen-looking thing with a snap lid. (Don't spill!!!) All right, not much more to say today, so I will leave you with this thought, Roses are red,
My head is spotty.
I'm not allowed,
To pee in the potty! Goodnight everyone! Who loves ya?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello Richard,
Great news about the shruken tumor and fluid loss! It was wonderful to go to sleep last night hearing such positive news! Wish I could be with you this weekend, but I don't want to spread any germs! I especially like your little poem; wish I could be so witty! Good luck with round "2" - I'll be awaiting more updates. Say hello to everyone for me! Lots of love, hugs and prayers coming your way,
Aunt Paula

Anonymous said...

If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
...and...
I was married by a judge. I should have asked for a jury....Groucho
Love, Aunt Marie