Monday, August 20, 2007

Short update.

Well for the past 3 weeks my goal has been to get strong and put on weight. Well with the help of a drug my doctor gave me I have gained 3 pounds and am getting stronger every day. I have cut down on the methadone pain killer and have much more strength. For the first time in 4 months I have gone out with Nicki and it was not to go to the hospital or doctor. What a relief. That in itself made me feel so good.

So this week I go for the PET scan and CAT scan and get ready for new treatment next week. We are excited and feel very positive about the new drug.

It makes me so happy writing this and feeling good. Once again thanks for all of the e mails, cards and calls. I am sure all of your positive energy has helped me get stronger.

Looking forward till tomorrow


Love

Mark

5 comments:

Warren said...

Wow - sounds awesome to hear you upbeat once again. Keep updating us with news like that and keep strong. We'll do our part from the outside. Love to all.

Warren, Naomi, Daniel, Jason, Emily

Karen said...

You have put a bounce in my step!!! I'm sure getting all that craperoo out of your system has really helped. Keep building up your strength and energy for the next round. The positive vibes are palpable for this one, oh yea.
Lots of love,
Karen

Cheryl said...

Dear Mark,

How fabulous to read your good news! Keep soaking up everyone's
warm wishes and love. Between
the promising new drug and your
renewed strength, you sound ready
to win your battle. We are SO happy to hear it.
Much love to all,
Cheryl and Barry

Unknown said...

Hi Mark,

So you wanna play some tennis?

Blinky
Auburn, AL

Karen said...

Hi Mark,
Good luck with your new chemo starting today.
There was a very interesting report on the Early show on CBS this morning. It was about radio waves that are being used to treat cancer cells. The investigators feel it's very promising.
We're sending positive, hopeful energy to you and all your doctors and all the researchers.
Love,
Karen