What a Difference a Weekend Makes
Today I have felt like a new man, Or, better yet, like the old me, before this whole cancer thing. I had been feeling not-so-good, with low energy and no appetite. Food had a bad taste for about three…
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Author Archive: Jeffrey D. Cole
Spinal Tap
The test results for the lumbar puncture came back. There is no sign of any infection, thank goodness. Unfortunately, the pathologists did find cancer in my central nervous system (CNS). The good news is that it’s a very small amount…
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My Best Friend
Let me tell you about my best friend. No, I’m not talking about my dog Alex the Rascal. Shih Tzu’s aren’t real dogs anyway and, even if they were, he gets on my nerves too much to be my best…
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Egghead
I’ll be honest, it’s been a rough few days. I spiked a fever about four days ago and since then have had awful, persistent headaches. At times, it hurt me to even talk. It’s still lingering, but thankfully is…
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Good News! But…
There was an unexpected knock at the door. Christi and I were sitting in my room spending our last few minutes together before she had to leave. Nurses and other staff had been in and out of my room all…
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The First Test
First, a quick update. The honeymoon with chemo is over. Ugh. I had a fever last night. This required blood cultures and a chest x-ray at 2:30 am. Good thing about getting the x-ray in the middle of the…
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Laps
Most nights between about 8-9 pm I spend an hour walking laps around 3rd floor of the Roach Building. It’s essential to get exercise to help my body recover. On some days I’m slower than others, like Saturday night, but…
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A Setback? No, Not Really
Well, it finally happened. The ice cream ran out. OK, so it wasn’t that bad, but I have felt rough today. This morning has been the most challenging time yet. My hemoglobin was low, so I’ve been light headed and in…
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The Routine
First, a quick update. I am so blessed. My body is responding very well to the chemotherapy. I have felt exceptionally well – no nausea, little fatigue, and I have a good appetite. I have a small spot of blood…
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Milestones
Today is my last day of the initial round of chemotherapy. I am so blessed that my body has responded well thus far and I have had minimal side effects. My heart rate is a little low, but that’s to…
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