4th Chemo~Day 4

Here is a photo of Vince on Tuesday when we arrived at the hospital. He is so handsome with all that hair! It did change color a bit, not as red, but the beard stayed the same. It should be interesting to see it in about a year when it grows back again for the 2nd time:) Could be blonde and curly or dark and straight! They say you never know!

Vince has been feeling pretty good, he does sleep quite a bit, which is the best way to get through this. He has been able to get unhooked from the chemo machine for 2 hrs. per day and I really do think that is what is making it so much easier for him to endure. He feels so much better because of it! Thank you Dr. Tap for allowing him to do that!

Each time he has chemo we have things that change, for instance, this time he is on insulin and blood thinners, which he didn't have any other time. They said that because of the steroids that your insulin level goes up and that's why you need the shot. They don't want patients to get blood clots from laying around and that's why he has blood thinners. So, why didn't he get that stuff last time? Who knows? Maybe each time is just different, depending on how your body responds to certain things. It's such a learning experience, and one that I would rather not have to deal with EVER! But, it's not that way. So I take it in and educate myself so that I can be pro-active and learn what works best for my son.

I posted a list of other Ewing's patients to the right side of the blog. A wonderful woman named Andrea put the list together. She is starting a foundation to help fight Sarcoma and someday soon I will post her website as soon as it's up and running. Thank you, Andrea! You are truly a blessing to all! It's an overwhelming list of people, ranging from age 2 & older. Some have passed away and others are suffering big time, so please keep them in your prayers, too. Cancer is a ugly disease, but each year the odds of cure get more and more encouraging!

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. Matthew 14:14