Chemo Went Fine Today
Hi everyone,
This morning I got up and took a shower to get ready for my third treatment of chemotherapy. To my surprise, as I washed my hair my hands were covered in hair. I was told that loosing my hair would happen, but never the less it was still a shock. Loosing my hair isn’t the greatest worry though, even though it will be noticeable, since there are worse possible side effects.
By 9:30, my parents and I were heading up highway 218 to Iowa City for my treatment. Today was fortunately the second of my lighter doses of chemo. It is only one shot and its side effects are not as painful as when I receive all three of my drugs at once. So, I am actually feeling pretty good today even though I received chemotherapy. I haven’t even felt very nauseous lately, but eating is still difficult. I don’t find very many foods appealing and it is hard for me to eat large amounts of what I do like. Therefore, keeping my weight up is something I am constantly working at.
Even though I don’t enjoy going to the hospital in the least bit one thing that is nice about the cancer center is the wonderful staff they have. Every one from the receptionists to the doctors are incredibly nice, which makes the biggest difference in how I perceive my treatment. The nurses that I have had have been so incredible that even though they poke me with sharp objects and make me swallow things I would rather not swallow I still like them and that makes the hospital visits so much easier to manage.
I have been asked to include some of the things that people can be praying for. One thing I would appreciate prayer for is my upcoming chemo treatment. It is the big one (all three drugs) and my body can use all the preparation and prayer it can have in a week for this treatment. While I have found many ways to manage my pain, I still do have some pain and would like to be getting off some of my pain medication as soon as possible. So, that is something I would also appreciate prayer for.
Even though it may sound redundant that I end most of my writings with a thank you, I must continue to do so as I am still receiving so many cards, packages, and prayers!
May God be present in everyone’s life that is involved with my struggle with cancer,
Nathan
This morning I got up and took a shower to get ready for my third treatment of chemotherapy. To my surprise, as I washed my hair my hands were covered in hair. I was told that loosing my hair would happen, but never the less it was still a shock. Loosing my hair isn’t the greatest worry though, even though it will be noticeable, since there are worse possible side effects.
By 9:30, my parents and I were heading up highway 218 to Iowa City for my treatment. Today was fortunately the second of my lighter doses of chemo. It is only one shot and its side effects are not as painful as when I receive all three of my drugs at once. So, I am actually feeling pretty good today even though I received chemotherapy. I haven’t even felt very nauseous lately, but eating is still difficult. I don’t find very many foods appealing and it is hard for me to eat large amounts of what I do like. Therefore, keeping my weight up is something I am constantly working at.
Even though I don’t enjoy going to the hospital in the least bit one thing that is nice about the cancer center is the wonderful staff they have. Every one from the receptionists to the doctors are incredibly nice, which makes the biggest difference in how I perceive my treatment. The nurses that I have had have been so incredible that even though they poke me with sharp objects and make me swallow things I would rather not swallow I still like them and that makes the hospital visits so much easier to manage.
I have been asked to include some of the things that people can be praying for. One thing I would appreciate prayer for is my upcoming chemo treatment. It is the big one (all three drugs) and my body can use all the preparation and prayer it can have in a week for this treatment. While I have found many ways to manage my pain, I still do have some pain and would like to be getting off some of my pain medication as soon as possible. So, that is something I would also appreciate prayer for.
Even though it may sound redundant that I end most of my writings with a thank you, I must continue to do so as I am still receiving so many cards, packages, and prayers!
May God be present in everyone’s life that is involved with my struggle with cancer,
Nathan
posted by Nathan's Blog... at 9:40 PM
8 Comments:
Hi Nathan
it's so important for me to be always update in how you are going! There is just one thing I wanted to write you quickly: I think it's amazing that God gave you your patience, that I got to know very good with the milk cups in Paraguay ;), because that`s what you need most for your hospital visits. A veces en Paraguay yo era pensando: Nathan me hace loca porque el tienne mas paciencia que yo. A mi tambien dices avese que necessita mas patiencia, como ahora dices a tu mama. Y la patienca es exactamente lo que tu necesscitas ahora. Dios te preparaste por esta situation y asi el tambien va a accomplanarte en estas dias.
Que Dios te bendiga mi amigo. Estamos orando.
Cordi
PS: Reciviste mi carta?
Hi Nathan
I am so glad to here that your taking it day by day, and so well. I pray for your continued uplifting spirit and strength. May God's peace and Love surround you in this time. As you go through this difficult time, I hope you see that this only shows how big our God is. I see this as a bitter challenge and as you find strength that comes from the God who is and will continue to help you meet your challenge.
Nathan I know You can only come out of this "refined by the fire" as they say.
Stay strong and encouraged!
Nathan,
just a quick note to say hi and that prayers are flowing on your behalf here in Florida. You are not doing this alone...I ask God to give you hugs daily. I hope you're feelin' em!
Janice Miller
The hair thing didn't really bother me much either...more of a nuisance than anything. The wind rushing past my head just walking around really tickled. Maybe that's because my head isn't very aerodynamic. I ended up getting an awesome hat knitted by a friend for Christmas. You can see a pic of me wearing it a couple years ago on my blog: http://www.xanga.com/home.aspx?user=grebsrof21 ... The pic is monochrome for the moment--the hat is orange. It sounds like your treatment is going well so far, and I hope/pray everything goes well in the next cycle of chemo, too.
Andrew
Hi Nathan,
I was just praying for you...and it was helpful to have your specific requests to go to God with them. You sound very positive and I know that will help you in the long run. Meanwhile, I'll be on the look-out for a fun hat for you since I don't knit...that would be a funny-looking hat! So thankful to hear your WBC bounced back up and you were able to come home on Sat. I tried to call your mom that day but I'm sure she was at the hospital with you. I'll try to call again sometime...please tell her for me. I'm hoping you're getting hungrier and stronger by the second and I'll keep up the daily prayers for you. If Caleb is pestering you too much and you want a break...send him to the Negretes! Our family wishes yours a blessed Thanksgiving Day spent enjoying each other and being grateful for all that life offers...even when its not what we expected. Keep the faith~ Romans 8:28
In His Love,
Tammy Negrete & family
Hey Nathan,
This is Aubree's sister, Emily. I just wanted to write you and let you know how concerned Aubree and I are for you. If there is ever a time that you are feeling good enough or need to get out, or have a craving for some food maybe we could take you out in Iowa City or somewhere else. We are both here and would be happy to do anything to help you out. I know that it is not the same but I just found out that I have to have my thyroid removed, they found a mass on it and think that it may be cancerous. If you need anybody to talk to you can always email me...it's emilyhigdon@hotmail. I know I haven't seen you much since IMS but I just want you to know that both Aubree and I are thinking about you and praying for you. Hang in there! Let us know if there is anything you need. -Emily
Hi Nathan,
I've been checking your blog regularly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We continue to miss you here at LaCasa, especially with the holidays and the increase in client visits. Thanks for the updates, you are amazing. Blessings, Becky G.
Nathan, I pray the love of Christ will surround you and your family this day and each day. Blessed Thanksgiving. Sharon
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