Folfox - 9 Underway

We have finally entered the final third of this long journey.  Started Folfox-9 yesterday - get the pump and needle removed tomorrow which will signify we have officially entered the final third of the chemotherapy - destination is 12 for those not into the math.  They say the final third is the toughest and will require perseverance - if last week was any indication they may be correct although the joy of getting Alf reversed will far outweigh and carry me through what ever challenges the next month and a half will provide.

Blood levels are still holding which is great - we've reduced the oxyliplatin a final time - doc is a little concerned about the level of neuropathy and wants to try and avoid any long term damage - the reduction has a negligable affect on the historical survival rate so the thinking was it far outweighed the possibility of long term damage from the neuropathy.

Drinking about 200 oz of fluids a day which seems amazing if not crazy but still managed to lose some weight since the last weigh in.  Walks have become quite cumbersome - going up and down stairs is starting to become burdensome so the longevity of this process is really starting to take its toll.  Training for the Falmouth Road Race is going to be quite a challenge - hopefully i can get this ravaged body back into some kind of presentable shape before then.

Finally - HAPPY BIRTHDAY shouts out to Jerry who turned 50 yesterday!!!!

Stay healthy -
Best
C-