Closing in on the 2nd Week of Chemo

Joe has had a very good week.  Although still tiring, he has not overdone it on any days and therefore has been able to do most activities that he usually does.  Although by the end of the evening he is very tired, he has managed to make it through without fevers and has slept much better.  His appetite remains very good, remember he had gained 4 lbs last week, and he has been snacking more in between meals so he doesn't over eat in a single meal which usually ends up making him feel worse in the end.   However, that isn't to say he doesn't indulge his whims every now and then.  Tonight after dinner it was a trip to Tutti Frutti.

Mark Boliek & Joe enjoying their frozen yogurt.

Joe's half eaten yogurt & fruit bowl.  Don't worry, he finished it very easily.

Tomorrow my family is coming for a short visit during the day.  We haven't gotten to see Sara since Joe had his surgery so we are both looking forward to getting to spend a little time with her, Aimee & Phyllis.   Then later in the afternoon we will be off to Hardscrabble for Katy's graduation party.  Bettie and Joe's mother will be there along with lots of other Luptons.

Monday we start the day at 7:3am at Duke again with Joe's lab work followed by an appointment with his oncologist and then his chemo treatment.  This will be the 3rd week so he will get a week off after this and won't have chemo again until May 23rd...YEAH!!!!!!