Jon has just completed Chemo #37..hard to believe what a journey it's been. He is in acupuncture with Darren right now getting his weekly "needling" Last night he told me that he actually looks forward to his chemo sessions and I would have to agree. We get to spend the entire day together, the staff here is amazing, and everyone spoils him rotten. In all seriousness, Jon does miss interacting with the world on a regular basis and is sometimes jealous that I have a job to go to each day. I will take that as a sign he is getting better...when he feels crappy he just wants to sleep, then sometimes he feels good enough to know he's bored out of his mind, other times he feels good enough to be active and productive which is the only state the man has ever known. This experience has softened the old guy (sorry boys, but it's true) and has made him much more empathetic to others who have struggled and walked a different path. Jon and I have been extremely fortunate in our lives and the cancer experience has humbled us both.
Dr Chan (the primary care physician) paid his weekly visit and volunteered to schedule Jon's PET scan before I even had a chance to ask. I think everyone here is as excited as we are to see the results. Jon will have one more chemo next week and the PET scan shortly thereafter. Best case scenario is no more cancer (which Dr. Chan fully expects-the guy IS learning) and worst case scenario is surgery or more chemo. We will have an appointment to discuss this all with Dr. Chue sometime around Christmas. Darren (acupuncturist) came in for a visit during which he and Jon discussed Jon working as a Cancer Advocate at SCTWC. Knowing Jon, Darren quickly pointed out that it was a paid position :) I think it would be a wonderful opportunity for him to share his knowledge and strength with others on their cancer journey. Darren also informed Jon that he will continue to see him for his "after care" I just love how everyone here just assumes he will have a cure.
At this point we are entertaining the possibility of next week being our last chemotherapy appointment. I'm quite sure we could find something else enjoyable to do on my day off!
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Glad to hear that things are going good! We've been following along since this blog started, and it's been a real education for both of us. Thank you for such an intimate look at what you've all been going through.
Jon, we hope you'll come back to Sumner TKD one of these days - we've missed seeing you on sparring nights! Brent and I are green belts now, and there are 7 new blackbelts in the school!
Take care of yourselves, and know that we're thinking about you all.
Hugs,
Pat & Brent Brooks
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