Done with Radiation!
2009-10-31
A picture of me all set up for my second to last session of radiation with the lung blocks in front of me
Well everyone I have finished with my three days of TBI or Total Body Irradiation! I was fairly uneventful but they say that the effects will catch up to me here in a few days. Today I started the first of my high dose chemo sessions with one more tomorrow. Then on Monday I get a "rest" day the on Tuesday I get my stem cell transplant. From there on I am on the path to recovery. I still have some rough times ahead but I want to thank everyone for their wishes and thoughts and all of the support. Sarah has been amazing as always and been staying here with me all night and most of the days. My mom has been down and more and more of my friends have offered to come down to hang out and show support. Just remember that no one that has kids under 12 years old or may have come into contact with anyone that is sick is allowed. The radiation was pretty easy to do as I pretty much just laid there as you can see from the picture. It was about 25 minutes for the front then six hours later another 25 minutes for the back. The lead blocks you see there are to reduce the amount of radiation to the lungs by about 25%. Well I will try to keep blogging as much as I can depending how my energy stays but I want to say thanks again to everyone for their support and I will be back up and at em in no time! Hope everyone is going well and rip it up to all of my athletes this year! -Nick
2009-10-31 17:20:35
Thank goodness that's over-- great job, Nick! At least cancer is not going to take you "lying down," ha, ha. Wish I could get out there for a visit but we'll be up in November to see you. Keep healthy and Happy Halloween!!!
2009-10-31 19:19:18
Hi Nick, Wow it all sounds intense, but I am glad to hear you are now on the road to recovery. So I'm sure you are getting all the updates on Golden Peak. You probably know it got groomed today and that Monday, we are B-Net duty. Aren't you the lucky one. Oh, we're injecting Monday as well.I'll be thinking of you. Anyway, take care, be strong, I know you are. talk to you soon.
2009-11-01 08:27:16
Nick - Glad to hear that you are doing ok. I can't imagine. What do know is that if anyone is strong enough, and if anyone has the right frame of mind, you do. Hang in there. Go Scuderia!
2009-11-03 19:57:05
Hi Nick and Family! I was in Vail over the weekend and went by the Vail Swap n Trade where I was introduced to Nick's journey. Nick, we haven't met but, man, I like you. You have so many folks that LOVE you! I am the proud owner of a very tough Nick TShirt! I have returned to Tampa and have already spread the word about you - your courage, your battle and the fantastic news of your having gone through the roughest part. You are on the mend now, buddy! Right this moment your body is healing - from your very core to every extremity. You've made it Nick, a little tired but a whole lot tougher, and we are all so proud of you. Will check by often to check on you. Your Tampa buddy!