Well it’s been two weeks since my first chemo treatment. Let’s just say that when you replace fine single malt scotch with chemo poison cocktails, funny things begin to happen to your body. I have experienced a few of the side effects predicted. The worst being what seemed to be never ending constipation, bloating and a constant headache. For a week Betsey and I had something in common…..
The hair started to go so I got it shaved off today. I posted a photo so all my supportive cousins and friends can have fresh material for commentary.
My next chemo session is June 18 & 19 and we start the process all over again. This time with feeling. Wahoo!!!
The hair started to go so I got it shaved off today. I posted a photo so all my supportive cousins and friends can have fresh material for commentary.
My next chemo session is June 18 & 19 and we start the process all over again. This time with feeling. Wahoo!!!
So the take-home messages are:
ReplyDelete1. Rick's full of s**t.
2. PMS...it's not just for girls anymore.
3. Drink cheap scotch - then, chemo cocktails aren't such a comedown.
Seriously...this is tough, but so are you. Push yourself when you can, rest when you need to and know you've got our collective wisdom, lunacy and love behind you.
Bald is beautiful, baby!!!
I know it's not nice to kick one's brother when he is down, especially one known so affectionately as "Cancer Boy," however...I am reminded of my difficult puberty years as the only girl with 3 loving brothers who called me Morganetta (the name of the elephant at our local zoo) and sang The Baby Elephant Walk, whenever I walked into the room...bring on the photo and settle in for some payback!
ReplyDeleteYour loving sister,
Morganetta
Bald is beautiful, baby!! Just ask Vasko!
ReplyDeleteYou are now eligible to auditon for Hollywood roles...Tely Sevalis, Howie Mandel look out...
Open that case!!!!
Rick,
ReplyDeleteI know some people really struggle with losing their hair. Katie just donated her's to Pantene to make 4 wigs for kids.
Since they usually only set those programs aside for kids, I figured I'd use a little bit of technology to help you out. So here you go. The site wouldn't let me embed the photos so you'll just have to go to the links.
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JXvc-QWNSqfGJf-vmOkOuQ?feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ZY3PGopHTbxEy06oQxCILg?feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DhTHux435hn4DXkhmoSn3w?feat=directlink
I'm sure you feel much better about this now.
That's the ugliest shirt I've ever seen...
ReplyDeleteCool poster, though.
ODE TO ONE WHO'S BALDING
ReplyDeleteTHE THINNING WISPS UPON YOUR DOME
GIVE MEAGER REFUGE TO YOUR COMB
AH, WELL YOU KNOW AND TO YOUR SORROW
IT'S HAIR TODAY AND GONE TOMORROW.
YET, AS THE WISPINESS PROGRESSES
DIMINISHING YOUR TREASURED TRESSES
YOUR PRIDE,YOU'RE SURER EVERY MINUTE
IS NOT WHAT'S ON YOUR DOME, BUT IN IT!
There now, don't you feel better? Love ya, Mom.
I know the initials CB were supposed to stand for Cancer Boy....however, based on this picture, I believe they stand for Cue Ball. Interestingly enough, Uncle Fester and Orlando Magic Matin Gortat come to mind as well....now we know why God made hair!
ReplyDeleteI love the wig suggestion photos!! If you're reading this blog and haven't clicked on the picassa web links, you don't know what you're missing! Rick, If you decide to go wigless and not be Bozo, Heidi meets Pebbles Flintstone or Daniel Boone's Indian sidekick, I think there's a part for you as the evil nemesis in the next James Bond movie. Always a silver lining...
ReplyDeleteHair or no hair, you're still a good lookin' guy. Get well soon, Rick: there are still Drumstick Dragons to be slain, and I can't fathom any such derring-do without you.
ReplyDeleteYour signature drumstick buddy, and Mac pal too.
Pete
P.S. seriously, we send you our love. Pete & Mutsy
I played a round of golf this weekend and thought of you as I looked for my Titleist in the tall grass. Was looking forward to sharing a few thoughts on your new dew, but I see Ronnie and Eileen have that well in hand. No bother. But you may want to give consideration to the mohawk for your next board meeting...
ReplyDeleteIf I can figure out how to post a photo, I will send you a pic of me after Chemo, sans hair. You gotta admit, it's much easier for a guy to loose his hair. I never heard anyone say to me "you look good bald"!
ReplyDeleteRick - your cousin Dan is too old to learn how to post comments on a blog, so his good wishes will come through under my name. We both are plugging for you! News travels slowly here in Western MA....we just heard about your struggle, and will follow your progress as you BEAT this thing!
ReplyDeleterick, it would be tough to impossible to match the wackiness/creativity/lunacy all laced heavy doses of love, of course, that have been posted here. so i won't even make an attempt. but please know that i am thinking of you and also that i have the utmost admiration for you as you make your way through all of this with such a tremendous sprit and such a positive attitude.
ReplyDeletethese, and the love of your family and friends, are what will get your through all of this and out the other side. and i know that you will.
paul