Whelp, it's time to kick some cancer ass. After a few snafus we're finally connected with the right doctors, and we've opted for the double punch attack. During the next six seeks, Marc will be looking at this
every day, as he walks into CVPH for his radiation treatments. It only takes a few minutes and initially, side effects are minimal. However, he will eventually start losing some hair, and he might start feeling a little worn out. But that is only half of the double punch attack. For the next year, Marc will be taking chemo pills that look like this:
As one might imagine, the side effects of these little nuggets are not so pleasant either. But, the cancer has to go and it's encouraging to know that these treatments have worked for others. We're both banking on the notion that in a year the cancer will be gone and we'll both be looking back, laughing; together.
Marc has been incredibly positive, brave and strong throughout this whole ordeal. Everyday, I am amazed by his courageous outlook and Zen approach. He's enjoying life to the fullest, despite everything that has bombarded him during these past few months. I'm trying hard to follow his lead. Of course, the steady flow of Phish summer tour sets has helped A LOT. - Thank you Life Boy!!!
Actually, this would all be much more difficult without the influx of love and support from our friends and family. Thank you all, for the frequent phone calls, emails, thoughtful gestures and supportive perspectives.
We're not out of the woods yet, but we're well on our way.
...In the mean time, we'll try to take it easy and avoid little mishaps like this:
!!!!!!!!! :)
