THE DRUGS WILL KILL YOU

That was the opening statement during my first meeting with the oncologist.

Okay?!

So, chemo-therapy begins this coming 28th. Mu;tiple pills everyday and IV treatment every 2 weeks.. Many side-effects, including an advertion to cold. Cold temps. Cold drink. Cold food.

There will be 12 treatments over 24 weeks.. Nausea loss of appitite, etc. are also part of what I can expect.

Internet searches say I have an 83% chance of recovery. The doctor says maybe 60%, if lucky, but probably closer to 50%.

Boy, thats encouraging.

Looks like I have a lot to look forward to over the next 6 months. Yippee!?

On a sidebar, the incision is healing nicely but I have contracted a yeast infection in that area. Hopefully the powder I've been given will do the job. I didn't know guys could get a yeast infection, LOL.

Social Security still continues to deny my disability claim. That fight continues.

So, the odds are that I will get to see this Christmas but I shouldn't really make any long term plans beyond that.

SIGH.

Please bear with me as I relate whats happening. I know it will be boring to some and upsetting to others but I am going to try and keep it real.

I am still working on my review of television and should have that posted tomorrow or Monday.

Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated.

"Let's all be careful out there!"