Round 2.1

Cycle 2.1 (round 2 day 1) had a little more kick than 1.1 or 1.2 for that matter. More fatigue and nausea. My Dad and Kathy made the time go by faster. Gonna have to do chemo at the hospital on the 4th of July. Bummer. However, my oncologist Dr. Pluard doesn’t want to interrupt the cycle. He wants to push hard for a cure. I like his attitude.

White blood cells are down, but I feel pretty good. Kathy and I went for a 3 mile walk to get the the system flowing. Felt better. Very nice day.

Here are some pictures of last year’s 4th. Those are professional fireworks 200 yards off my deck. This year not only are we celebrating a soon to be cure, but great family and support network. Thanks again for all of your support.

Check out my luminescent dome. Its like a fire fro.

Do I look Different?

There goes the hair. I was thinking about getting a whig but that could freak people out. What do you think? Some of it started falling out on Friday night.  I have to admit.  I was skeptical as to whether or not chemo had the power to take down a Grossman’s wool….but it did.  Oh well. It is what it is. Round 2 starts tomorrow.  Killin Cancer!

Feed the Warrior

I saw this a couple of nights ago. I think these commercials are hilarious.

Water Water Everywhere

I’ve been cycling a lot this week. I decided to bring my camera on the excursions and I was able to roll some footage on a lot of the flooding that has been happening around my house. Thank god its not in my house.

Exercise IS GOOD!

I’ve had a number of people ask me “Should you be exercising during chemo?” Many of my family members have lectured me to not overexert myself. I understand that they want me to get better, but the fact of the matter is that exercise has been proven to reverse or prohibit some of the effects of chemo. Ironically, a sedentary lifestyle can lead to a decrease in muscle mass, stamina, and a whole host of other other diseases including cancer. So I say to all exercisers going through chemo “keep on truckin”.

Bottom line exercise makes me feel good! I don’t have cancer when I’m on my bike, running, or at the gym. Plus it makes me feel really good when I have better times than people who don’t have cancer.

I’ve attached a couple of articles that outline the benefits of exercise during chemo. As long as you don’t try to overdue it or set personal records you’re fine. If you are…..You’re a gangster and I want some of what your taking!!!!

Article 1

Article 2