by Daniel Peterson | Sep 16, 2021 | Word Of Dan
One of the things I often hear is that after a cancer diagnosis, many peoples first reaction is to totally quit their job, and/or other projects. Saying “I’ll need to rest, and take it easy” But that can be counter productive. If you really...
by admin | Sep 15, 2021 | Chemo Treatments
Number 67 today. Not much has changed. I wish he didn’t have to go to chemo alone.
by Daniel Peterson | Sep 10, 2021 | Word Of Dan
In July 2018, I had some blood work done for some insurance, everything looked fine except for one of my liver numbers was elevated. According to the nurse, the result was something they often see in people who drink regularly for many years, but I rarely drink....
by Daniel Peterson | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized, Word Of Dan
I am here today thanks to those who came before me, my wife, my family, my friends, my clinic staff, my doctors, and PubMed. One of the first posts I read that gave me hope and direction was a writeup of a patient that instead of the typical 6 months of chemo, he just...
by admin | Sep 1, 2021 | Chemo Treatments
It’s Chemo day again. Never something to get overly excited about…BUT this Friday marks three years since Danny was diagnosed. Each milestone is another step beyond what they told us would happen. It’s not like we can have a party. (@$*^ COVID ) So when I asked him...
by Daniel Peterson | Aug 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
We were hoping Lexi would be able to accompany Danny to chemo but the way things are going… But I digress. Danny is doing OK. His platelets are still low. This regimen brings on the cold sensitivity so it’s painful for him to even drink beverages from the fridge. Ice...
by admin | Aug 4, 2021 | Chemo Treatments
Things have changed a bit for Danny. His tumor is spreading. The growth and spread is a huge disappointment and means his chemo regimen needs to change once again. He is going back to the Folfirinox which is the slow burn chemo that means he comes home on a pump for...
by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | Chemo Treatments
It’s time for Chemo #63! He has a CT Scan scheduled for the fist week of August to get a good look at what’s going on inside. Staying strong and preparing to cut back on work hours (he says). #CultofDan
by admin | Jul 7, 2021 | Chemo Treatments
He’s back at chemo. His tumor numbers are growing again. Doctor wants another PET Scan. A change in chemo is likely. It is expected but it’s still a hard thing to hear.
by admin | Jun 23, 2021 | Chemo Treatments
Here he is at Chemo 61. His platelets are looooowwww. 64 to be exact. But they are going ahead with treatment. His tumor marker is on the rise once again so he doesn’t want to miss a dose.
