Hi everyone, well first I have to say that the benefit that the fire department did on Saturday was AWESOME! Not only did they do well raising money but Kirk so enjoyed the fellowship. They had a nice chair for him to sit in and then everyone could just gather around and talk with him. He really really enjoyed it. It made him so happy to see everyone. Then he went to church on Sunday and what a wonderful moment that was as well.
Monday we went to Dr. Swan's thinking he was going to get a treatment but he ended up just doing an appointment because Dr. Swan wanted him to take some medicine the night before and the morning of his treatment. He did tell us some good news. The bloods counts that they are using to track Kirk's cancer are down which means the chemo is helping so he will stick with the same regimen for treatments.
Today we went for the treatment and we were in Abingdon from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm this afternoon, then we go back tomorrow and Thursday to finish the chemo called VP16. This is given over a three day period. Then in addition we have to go back and forth between Marion and Abingdon until next Friday to get injections to keep his blood levels from dropping so low. Right now he is doing O.K. with the treatment he is really tired but not nauseous. Keep your fingers crossed and pray. They gave him a lot of anti-nausea medication before the treatment and he has pills at home, so I hope we are ready just in case.
Well just wanted to let everyone know how things are going. I will update again in a couple of days after treatment just to let you know how he is tolerating them. Take care and God Bless!
I have been diagnosed with cancer. The cancer is of unknown primary which means they do not know where it originated. I have several tumors on the bone. I have be working with the Cleveland Cancer Center and an oncologist in Abingdon. This site is for my friends and family to see how I am doing each day. Thanks for checking in. I really appreciate everyone's prayers and concern. Thank you.
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MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions may be made in Kirk's memory to...
Rural Retreat Youth League
P.O. Box 1087
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
OR
Cancer Outreach
206 Abingdon Place
Abingdon, VA 24211
Rural Retreat Youth League
P.O. Box 1087
Rural Retreat, VA 24368
OR
Cancer Outreach
206 Abingdon Place
Abingdon, VA 24211
Kirk, Matthew and Chase
Kirk and Laura
6 comments:
Its great to see you at the games. Chase is like a bulldozer. He just plows through the soccer players, like theyre not even there. He does great!!
Shane and I want to come say hello but so many people gather around at one time We dont want to overwelm you. Hope you treatment does well for you ...let us know if you need anything!!
Amy, Eddie Fry
Shane & Gage
It was so great to see you both at the fundraiser having a great time. We enjoyed doing this for your family. Your in our prayers and we that the Chemo keeps doing it's job and does so without making kirk sick again.
Love and Prayers,
Pauline,Gary and kids
It was good to see Laura at Matthew's soccer game. Matthew must just be talented at whatever sport he decides to do! We really are praying that the chemo does what it is supposed to do and that it doesn't bring Kirk down too much. I just can't imagine what you all are going through.
Mark, Anita & Katie Wagner
we will keep the faith and pray. I find that works better thant the fingers crossed.
How good to hear that things are going so well! You remain daily in my prayers, and those of so many others. Matthew is a real joy. His courtesy and friendly smile brighten my days. You've surely raised some fine young men!
God be with you!
So glad you are doing well. We are keeping your entire family in our prayers. I know how family and friends can give you strength at a time like this. All you have to do is ask, and I know someone will be right there to help. So glad that your blood count is up, take it slow-I know that is hard for you. Listen to your doctors & of course your wife!!
God Bless,
Gordon, Libby, Lynn & Cody Hoback
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