Well, tomorrow I will get my 6th of 18 chemo treatments, and I'd like to say that I'm really looking forward to it. I'd like to say that, but I won't. Actually, though, the side effects I've been experiencing have been tolerable. And I'm not in any pain, having that under control now for several weeks. The worst thing I'm experiencing at this point is that, although I have a pretty good appetite, almost everything I eat tastes terrible. So I haven't been gorging myself..
We're changing our diet for different reasons than flavor. I've been doing a lot of reading about cancer cells and tumor development, and I'm convinced that I can help myself by cutting out sugar and gluten. Ellie and I actually did that last summer when we were on the "Whole 30" diet for the entire month of August. We both felt better for it and I'd recommend it to anyone. I more recently learned that sugar and wheat flour are among the best nourishers of cancer cells. Both encourage inflammation in the body, and cancer cells flock to and thrive in inflamed sites. In fact, one of the tests used to find tumors is called a PET scan, and that procedure calls for an injection of a glucose-based solution which contains dye which is attracted by tumors. The radioactive sugar water goes right to the cancer cells and lights them up!! So, no more double-stuff Oreos (once our current supply is depleted, of course!)
We were pleased to have our daughter Cindy with us this past weekend. Although Ellie was a little under the weather on Saturday, Cindy, who is a great cook and hostess, served us a wonderful meal. Such attention I'm getting!! Kathy will be with us for Mother's Day.
In four days, I'll get the first comparative CT Scan which will disclose whether we're making any progress with all these shenanigans. So a week from now we should have something worthwhile, and hopefully encouraging, to report.
So good to hear from you. You and Ellie have been in our thoughts and prayers. I loved hearing about your new "diet" - eliminating sugar and gluten is a wonderful way to help your body heal. I'm thrilled to see that you are part of a clinical trial chemo that will help build up your immune system rather than traditional chemo that destroys your system. I've read about lots of herbs and spices that will help your journey as well. Keep up the research! Continue to keep us posted with that great sense of humor you have.
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Mr. Young---Janice Frisella, Dave Kelce's daughter, here. Just a quick note to let you know that you are in my prayers.....what a roller coaster for you. But it sounds like you've got a great team surrounding you. My best to you and yours
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