Visits and a date
Reflections on May 29 and 30
Medically, the last couple days for Sam have been mostly positive as we see his numbers come back and see him gain energy back, be mostly over his cold/flu. The chemo-side-effects have presented themselves further as Sam has begun to lose his hair, I discuss additional challenges in the concerns below.
During this time, it has been great to have Nana here to visit with all of us but especially with Sam. Her time here also allowed Tina and I to get out together for a few hours away from the hospital. Vancouver has been good to us in that we have not struggled to find good food for Tina. However, most of this has been ordered in. On the 29th we were able go out for some good food – to have a date. We took the Skytrain into Yaletown, walked the neighbourhood and had a meal together. I know this is shocking to many – I don’t think we took one picture on our date… if we had I would have posted something.
The 30th is marked as being Nana’s last day visiting with us – we expect she will be back in a number of weeks. Uncle Cal, and cousins Amanda and Chris were also able to stop by for a quick visit. Nana and the family left in the evening. Sam also had a friend stop by, David H. spent the evening with him, while Aria and Tina visited. An additional visit earlier today, Tina and I had a great catch-up with Sam, Nick and Elara G.
Concerns and victories
Thankful for visits from Nana, local family, and friends.
Thankful to see Sam’s blood counts returning to normal including the numbers indicating the strengthening of hi immune system.
Challenges of side-effects. Sam, although have a return of energy, is becoming physically exhausted. This whole regime, and being bed-bound for a full week has led to parts of his system being bound – constipation is significant issue. It will pass but likely not without pain. GI sores from the chemotherapy also complicate this.
Concern, a recent scan flagged a the potential for a problematic kidney stone.
Upcoming, this Friday June 2, Sam is books for a PET scans. The purpose of this scan is to determine to current state of the cancer. We look forward to knowing the results. We are excited that previous scans suggest significant reductions in the cancer and that this scan should confirm that. As always, we will remain concerned about any cancer in his system.