I finished chemo this week.

[Solly Mack]

YAY!!!! Yes!!!!! Woohooo!!!

Still have 3 more days of radiation next week then I get a 4 week break. Then I go back for blood work and CT scans to see how effective the treatments (chemo/radiation) have been.

Next week they do a renal panel to see how my kidneys did with chemo.

Got some Silvadene for my neck and face burns.

Have a couple of new medicines for my mouth and throat. Supposed to help me eat by numbing and coating my mouth and throat.

Almost done with the treatment phase.

I hope I don't have to do any of it again.

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. .

[Solly Mack]

10. Thank you, NRaleighLiberal.

[littlemissmartypants]

2. Fantastic!

All the best to you, Solly Mack.

[Solly Mack]

11. Thanks, littlemissmartypants.

[roguevalley]

3. i am so happy for you. take care. this stuff is brutal.

[Solly Mack]

12. Thank you, roguevalley. :)

Wednesday can't come soon enough for me.

[Ellipsis]

4. yay indeed

[Solly Mack]

13. Thanks, Ellipsis.

I feel like bouncing too!

[alfredo]

5. I'm glad you've finished that ordeal

[Solly Mack]

14. Hey you!

Going to be strange not heading off to treatment every day but I'm glad it's almost all over.

[alfredo]

25. I was like that with my wife's PT.

[calimary]

6. Good to hear, Solly Mack!

I hope you don't have to go back and do some more. Doesn't sound like much fun, for sure.

:

[Solly Mack]

15. Thanks, calimary!

[Triana]

7. Oh wow. I hope you never have to go through that again!

Do take care.

[Solly Mack]

16. Thanks, Triana.

[babylonsister]

8. Hi, my friend.

I do hope this is the end of that ordeal for you. Thinking of you, wishing you were closer to give you a big, fat !

[Solly Mack]

17. Thanks, babylonsister!

[riverbendviewgal]

9. I send you a big

[Solly Mack]

18. Thanks, riverbendviewgal!

I love s!

[sueh]

19. I'm so glad for you, Solly Mack! (((hugs))), (((hugs))), and MORE (((hugs))!

[Solly Mack]

21. Thank you, sueh!

[CaptainTruth]

20. Good for you!

I wish you all the best.

[Solly Mack]

22. Thanks, CaptainTruth!

[joanbarnes]

23. Glad for you! So brave.

[Solly Mack]

24. Thanks, joanbarnes.

I wish I could claim to be brave.

[yellerpup]

26. Good going!

[Solly Mack]

33. Thank you, yellerpup.

[Jim Lane]

27. What got me through chemo

I just kept reminding myself: "This, too, shall pass."

Keep your eyes on that light at the end of the tunnel! Here's hoping you get there quickly.

[Solly Mack]

34. Thanks, Jim Lane!

I'm trying to do just that.

[Half-Century Man]

28. Live your life well in spite of the circumstances of your life.

It took years to understand that.
Chemo and Radiation can be harsh, but you survive it. I occasionally remember in dreams the 45 minute/6 foot trips to the bathroom. I'm a twelve year survivor. It took a year to nearly recover my pre-cancer abilities. I did phenomenally well for 8 more of those years, however the effects of the chemo and radiation caught up with me. Now I can go almost two miles before I have to rest. But I learned to really enjoy those two miles.

FWIW, I hope you are in a state with medical marijuana. The evidence is overwhelming that cannabis is a potent and effective cancer fighter.

[Solly Mack]

35. Hi, HCM

That's good advice and I do try.

Sadly, not in a MM state.

Thanks!

[awoke_in_2003]

29. Stay strong, Solly

we need you here.

[Solly Mack]

36. Thanks, awoke_in_2003.

[Mira]

30. One step at a time - picking up the feet and laying them down -

and I don't even know what this has meant for you.
But in my thoughts I've been with you often.
A milestone is ahead to put a hopefully permanent end to the journey. Thanks for keeping us informed along the way.
I'll keep you right where you've been - in my thoughts and surrounded by the white light of my prayers.

[Solly Mack]

37. (((Mira)))

[slipslidingaway]

31. That is wonderful! Enjoy the four week break ...

I know you'll be anticipating the results, but I hope you can find some peaceful and happy moments while you wait.

[Solly Mack]

38. Hi! Thanks, slipslidingaway!

I'm going to try and make the best of those 4 weeks. (Hopefully by getting a tiny bit of my taste buds back and eating)

[slipslidingaway]

40. Each day brings challenges, but every day that passes also brings rewards ...

hopefully you can focus on those

Easy for me to say, always been better on giving advice ... but I'm probably not alone in that respect.

You'll be in my thoughts over the coming weeks, so glad you can look at the end of a chapter and a new beginning

[dhill926]

32. good for you!

tough stuff, man...

[Solly Mack]

39. Thanks, dhill926

It is some tough stuff...

[BlancheSplanchnik]

41. I'd like to offer my support too!

Every minute is one minute closer to feeling better!

Strength, comfort...WIN this fight!

[Solly Mack]

43. Thank you, BlancheSplanchnik

[Crewleader]

42. Beautiful to hear Solly

You stay strong my friend!

[Solly Mack]

44. Hey! (((Crewleader)))

Thanks! Hope you're doing well!!

[negoldie]

45. I'm with ya

Two more chemo treatments myself. Then Pet scan and evaluation. I have non hodskins lymphoma. Tough nut to crack but I believe this is the month I go in remission. Take care all!

[Solly Mack]

47. ((negoldie))

Wishing you the best!!

[trusty elf]

46. So glad to hear that!

I admire your courage and strength!

Get well soon! All the best!

[Solly Mack]

48. Thanks, trusty elf!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. That's great news, my dear Solly Mack!

You are, and will continue to be in my thoughts...

[Solly Mack]

51. Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy.

[wordpix]

50. Congrats, SollyM! I'm right behind you

This week I do round 10 of 12 chemo rounds. Then I hope to end chemo for good and the tumors won't recur.

Sorry you have to go through all that.

[Solly Mack]

52. Sending you good vibes for the best outcome!!

[OnyxCollie]

53. Get well soon, Solly Mack.

[Solly Mack]

57. Thanks, OnyxCollie

I'm trying.

[glinda]

54. ((((BIGhug))))

[Solly Mack]

58. Thank you, glinda

[riqster]

55. Good on you!

Keep on making progress.

[Solly Mack]

59. Thanks, rigster

[sinkingfeeling]

56. Hang in there, Solly Mack! I did feel the worst about a week after all treatment

ended.

[Solly Mack]

60. Hey! Thanks!

This has been a rough patch for me. Seems everything got worse. (mouth, throat, burns)

2 more radiation treatments left. Just got home from one.

Was at the ER most of the night as well.

UTI and dehydration.

[Octafish]

61. Congratulations, Solly Mack!

Thanks for sharing. Love to you and yours!

[Solly Mack]

62. Thanks, Octafish

[WinstonSmith4740]

63. Congratulations!

Here's hoping you never have to go through that ordeal again.

[Solly Mack]

64. Thanks, WinstonSmith4740.

[Harry Monroe]

65. Hope everything is well and that it all worked!

My wife is going through chemotherapy for lymphoma. Third, 21 day cycle starts tomorrow. Six total.

[Solly Mack]

66. Sending you both a hug!

My very best to the both of you!!

Please tell her she is in my thoughts.

[negoldie]

67. Congrats from a fellow traveler

I got the r word Thursday. I still have two more treatments but as of now I'm in remission. After the treatments I have maintenance every other month but good news abounds in our household!
Still taking a shit load of pills but I won't miss the chemo at all. BTW I have a rare non hods kins lymphoma (less than 5% of all NHL's) so I have literally been a guinea pig, and hope the work that was done on me will help others.
I congratulate you and wish you the best. I know how you must feel!

[Solly Mack]

71. (((negoldie)))

Wishing you the best as well!!

Thank you so much!!

I'll kinda miss chemo but only because I usually took a nap during the treatment. I'm such a light weight the benadryl caused me to fall asleep. I really enjoyed the snooze. lol

[Enthusiast]

68. All the best to you, Solly Mack.

[Solly Mack]

70. Thank you, Enthusiast.

Much appreciated!

[Stargazer09]

69. Hugs!

Cancer is awful, and I hope you've beaten it, once and for all.

[Solly Mack]

72. Thanks, Stargazer09!

I hope so too.

[mnhtnbb]

73. A milestone!

Here's hoping you don't have to do any of it again, either, because it WORKED
and in the future you'll only have snoozing induced by something enjoyable--like
a great meal, good glass of wine...or???

Hugs for you, Solly

[Solly Mack]

76. Sounds good! Thanks, mnhtnbb!

[CrispyQ]

74. Sending positive vibes your way!

[Solly Mack]

77. Thanks, CrispyQ!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

75. Today is Wednesday!

My 93 year-old dad who's a 10 year survivor of lymphoma sending warm, healing thoughts to you, Solly Mack. Your spirits sound high, and that can really make a difference.

Please keep us updated on your progress, ok?

[Solly Mack]

78. (((Iwillnevergiveup)))

((((Iwillnevergiveup'sdad)))))


Thank you!!!