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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Ice Chips, Yum!
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Thursday, February 26, 2009. Ice Chips, Yum! I told the team that he was torturing himself yesterday by watching the Food Network. I came in and said "Doesn't that make you hungry to see all that food? He nodded.and the worst part was that they were making pancakes at the time- one of his very favorite foods! We have an appointment on Monday with the Chemotherapy Oncologist, so I will update after that. Stage IV Oral Cancer. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Say Ron
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Sunday, March 28, 2010. The time of concern is over. No longer am I asked how I am doing. Never is the name of my partner mentioned to me. A curtain descends. The moment has passed. A life slips from frequent recall. There are exceptions … close and comforting friends, sensitive and loving family. For most, the drama is over. The spotlight is off. But for me, the play will never end. The effects are timeless. Say Ron to me. You say he was my partner. I say he is. He and I wil...
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Palliative care...
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Saturday, April 25, 2009. Palliative care is not the same as hospice care. With palliative care, we are still doing whatever treatment we can to keep Ron well for as long as possible. We are not ready to give up yet! If Ron reaches that point then we will involve hospice, but hopefully that won't be for a long, long time. The MO told us that with the Erbitux, patients who get an acne-like rash are responding well to the treatment, so pray for pimples! Stage IV Oral Cancer.
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Post Party Gratitude
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Sunday, February 1, 2009. My heart is so full this morning. Last night was Ron's party at the Zenda Tap, and he was very surprised! Thankfully, I didn't spill the beans beforehand. As we walked towards the door, he saw two of his friends carrying huge stacks of pizzas inside, and he said later that he wondered what was going on and why he hadn't been invited! February 01, 2009. Phil and Sharon said. February 02, 2009. February 02, 2009. Hopefully all is well. February 18, 2009.
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Erbitux seems to be working!
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Erbitux seems to be working! We said three weeks and he said "Well then, you are doing well, my friend." The doctor also said that he will not add another chemo agent to Ron's treatment because he could not handle it at this point. After the appointment we went back to the treatment room and Ron sat in a chemo chair. He looked at me and said "What did he mean about a month? And the Walgreen's drug card had saved me $30 on one and $40 on the other! I hav...
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Update on chemo
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Sunday, June 27, 2010. I start chemo on Wednesday, June 30. Amanda will be there with me. I have no idea how my body will react, but I hope I can keep my mind focused on winning, like Ron always did. I know I will not face my cancer with as much strength as he did (I don't know if anyone could! But I hope he will send me a little! I recently got the surprise of an IPad from the kids for me to take to chemo. Aren't they wonderful? Best of luck with your continued treatment!
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Oxaliplatin sucks!
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Thursday, July 29, 2010. I don’t know what I would do if it happened again, but I am afraid to tell my Oncologist that it happened. I don’t want to give them any reason to decrease or, even worse, stop the Oxaliplatin. What if that is the one chemo agent that will save my life? On the other hand, I should tell them so I can have an Epi-pen in case it does happen again. After all you have been through I guess if anyone has a reason to feel like complaining it would be you!
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Widowhood
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Wednesday, July 15, 2009. I have now been a widow for almost six weeks, and I don't know if I can adequately describe it to anyone. You know how you feel right before you're going to cry? He had fought through more pain in the last four years than I can fathom, but I still did not want him to go. July 15, 2009. Thank you so much, Denise. That is why I do this, so I appreciate your comments so much. July 16, 2009. Take care, Connie. July 16, 2009. I think of all of you often, ...
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Ron is Home!
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Sunday, February 22, 2009. Monday, February 2: We got to the hospital at about 5 am, a little early. The nerves were working big time! I was just sure that Ron would be changed forever after this surgery, and I was so worried about that. While we were waiting in the pre-surgical area, our daughter came back to see us and along with her was my sister! The next few days passed quickly. My sister had to go back home, but I was so happy to have had her here! Released a day early!
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Our Oral Cancer Fight: Faith
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In Honor of My Husband, Ron. Monday, August 10, 2009. May I make a humble suggestion? Try not to concentrate on Rons death and its circumstances and work towards ALL the highlights and wonderful times you shared together. Lose the dark memories and let the light in. I know how difficult this time is, but would he want you to wander around in pain like this? Being an oral cancer patient myself, I have two paths: I can fold into myself and ask why? August 15, 2009. August 17, 2009. August 21, 2009. Do not ...
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