FIRST CHEMO

4/23/2024

Yesterday I took Leon for his first taste of chemotherapy to treat his lymphoma. After getting prepared with hoses and connections, they put the poison through a port which has been inserted under the skin where the bruise is. Starting at 7:45 a.m. and ending at 4:15 p.m.! For the first few hours the nurse came every fifteen minutes and checked his vitals to see if there were any adverse reactions to the three different kinds of poison. After that it was every 30 minutes. Anticipating all kinds of side effects as outlined in the material they handed out, Leon was surprised he didn't get any of them. We noticed that the swelling of lymph glands has gone down. The poison is doing its job. That's one cycle, there could be another. He says he was BORN LUCKY. Look at those smiling eyes. Now, let's see if he loses all of his hair.

18 Comments

Beth link

4/23/2024 09:44:51 pm

Prayers for a speedy recovery. With you by his side he will thrive❤️
Beth

Barb

4/24/2024 08:31:35 am

I just want to see that smile each day. I know it will get worse before getting better, but I want that smile, Beth. Love you!

Ellen

4/23/2024 10:36:26 pm

Love you both and putting strong man Leon on the top of the list. He has the best attitude and even better wife!Barb, it is going to go well. Leon is strong and LUCKY as he says and one day at a time, he will kick this issue all a the way to British Columbia, Canada, with out a passport. I am always here for you, any time any day. Know it was wonderful to have Kris and Mary there.
Feel my huge hugs all around you.

Barb

4/24/2024 08:34:12 am

Oh, Ellen, we are carrying on like nothing is wrong. Keeping busy and just know that things are going to be alright. Many hugs sent your way.

Trude

4/23/2024 11:02:13 pm

Sending positive thoughts and wishing Leon well!

Barb

4/24/2024 08:35:08 am

Thanks, Trude. We'll get through this - I just know it.

Maryann

4/23/2024 11:33:24 pm

Hugs and prayers for you both.Wishing you both continued healing, strength and hope as you pass through this storm.

Barb

4/24/2024 08:36:50 am

This "storm" is just a bit of rain that we all go through one time or another. I cherish your thoughts.

James (Luke) Wright

4/24/2024 04:41:17 am

A brave man, and very lucky to have you by his side!

Barb

4/24/2024 08:38:58 am

We'll conquer this and get through it, Jim. Slows us down a bit, but still in there trying to increase the speed!

Barbara Chase

4/24/2024 08:27:16 am

Thinking of you and Leon, Barb. Keeping you both in my prayers.

Barb

4/24/2024 08:40:32 am

Those prayers help, Barbara. Thanks for thinking of us.

Pattty

4/24/2024 09:16:36 am

Leon and Barb: Thoughts and prayers continue your way. If there is anything I. could do to help, please let me know.

Barb

4/24/2024 09:28:01 am

Thanks so much, Patty. This is all so new to us. Don't know what's going to happen next!

Freda

4/27/2024 08:26:12 am

Barb, I am so sorry For you and Leon. However , I know that he will pull through Because he is so strong with a wonderful attitude. Like you, I love his smile and will look forward to seeing it every day. I haven’t been on Facebook in a while, but I will start lucky every day to hear about your progress. I love you both and will keep you both in my prayers. I wish I lived closer so I could help you out in someway. Lots of hugs and kisses 💕 😘❤️😘❤️💕

Barb

4/27/2024 08:33:31 am

Oh, Freda, I wondered where you were! Leon is pulling through this dreadful CANCER like a pro. Those prayers mean a lot. I miss you and do wish we lived closer to each other.

Pam Parsons

4/29/2024 06:10:14 pm

Sending love and healing prayers to Leon and also to you, dear Barb!

Barb

4/29/2024 07:34:34 pm

Thanks so much, Pam. We are dealing with this as the normal days go by without dwelling on the it.

HAPPENINGS

FIRST CHEMO

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