Chemo 101

Paul will begin chemo on Monday. His chemo treatment will be six hours at the Altru hospital. He will then have three weeks off before his next treatment. Doctors will determine the treatment and timeline of future sessions based on how Paul responds to the first treatment.

They hope the chemo treatments have some quick effects on the fluid build up in his abdomen and in his right lung. They also hope the chemo relieves the pain in his back. Radiation is recommended for the cancer in his lower back, but if they started radiation it would delay the chemo.

The last two days Paul has felt stronger. He had his abdomen and lung drained Monday, but he felt a little nauseous afterwards. Now he's feeling better and has made a trip to Grand Forks - not to see a doctor! He made supper last night as well - a little more "normal." Today he and Steph made a run to Grand Forks to shop for a comfy chair for his chemo recuperation time.

Paul is preparing for the treatments, and friends have helped him in the preparation too with nice notes and good visits. He's received some tips about chemo as well. Our cousin gave him a Chemo 101 update - she even named names as to who it the best nurse for finding the vein!

Again, thanks from all of Paul's family. We are overwhelmed with this turn of events and are left numb at times, but our hearts are full. We are surrounded by some very caring family and friends.

Our Mom prayed with us last night, "God bless Paul that he may continue to be a blessing to others." That is our daily prayer, and know that your kind attention is a blessing to us. So, "May God bless you that you may continue to be a blessing to others."