Chit Chat and All That...

[Elmer B Fuddled]

There are district nurses who come once a week to change and clean the PICC line in my arm. I must say, they are a very experienced and professional group of ladies. They thoroughly sterilize everything in their cases before entering the house, and every item they handle is wiped down with sterile pads. I have no worries about infection with these nurses—hats off to them!

To all my fellow tinnitus folks: have a great New Year, and stay positive and strong.

Elmer B. Fuddled

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

Second chemo session is done, but it turned into a very long day. My appointment was at 3 p.m., but I ended up waiting over an hour before being called in.

Once I was hooked up, I had two hours of the chemo drip. After that, they connected me to a pump that I'll wear for 42 hours. This pump is fascinating. I had to ask about how it works.

It contains a liquid designed to target cancer cells. For cancer cells to spread or multiply, their DNA must remain identical. The liquid in the pump interferes with the DNA in the cancer cells, killing them and preventing further spread.

It's incredible technology, and the advancements in cancer research are truly amazing. Support your local research efforts.

Elmer

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

There is something strange going on that I need to be aware of, a sound in my ear. The side effects of chemo turned out to be true. Be aware that chemo can and will cause tinnitus. As if I needed more noise in my life. But it did not care, it is here, and now it is more intrusive than ever.

Three treatments to go. It is definitely wearing me down.

 

[Daniel Lion]

There is something strange going on that I need to be aware of, a sound in my ear. The side effects of chemo turned out to be true. Be aware that chemo can and will cause tinnitus. As if I needed more noise in my life. But it did not care, it is here, and now it is more intrusive than ever.

Three treatments to go. It is definitely wearing me down.

Good Lord, you need a break.
I hope you find some relief soon.
Stay strong, big brother.

DL

 

[UKBloke]

Three treatments to go.

Nearly there, E. At least the end's in sight.

 

[UKBloke]

@Elmer B Fuddled, how you doing, E?

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

@Elmer B Fuddled, how you doing, E?

I just got the news. I beat the fucker. One treatment to go and I am finished.

I went through hell, but I came out on top.

A month from now, I will have a CT scan, an MRI, a colonoscopy, and an endoscopy. If everything is clear, I am done, which I am sure it will be.

Today, I finished my final chemo treatment. The chemo nurses who hook you up asked if someone would be removing my PICC line. I told them the nurse who comes on Sunday is supposed to take it out.

I asked, "So, I'm done?"

"Yes, you're done," they said.

Taking the line out now tells me I've beaten the damn thing. If I hadn't, they wouldn't be removing it. I'm positive I won—I knew I would, with all the support from my family and friends.

Thank you all for your kindness and support.

—Elmer

 

[UKBloke]

I just got the news. I beat the fucker. One treatment to go and I am finished.

I went through hell, but I came out on top.

A month from now, I will have a CT scan, an MRI, a colonoscopy, and an endoscopy. If everything is clear, I am done, which I am sure it will be.

Today, I finished my final chemo treatment. The chemo nurses who hook you up asked if someone would be removing my PICC line. I told them the nurse who comes on Sunday is supposed to take it out.

I asked, "So, I'm done?"

"Yes, you're done," they said.

Taking the line out now tells me I've beaten the damn thing. If I hadn't, they wouldn't be removing it. I'm positive I won—I knew I would, with all the support from my family and friends.

Thank you all for your kindness and support.

—Elmer

ROCK 'N' FUCKIN' ROLL, E!!! I'm overjoyed for you. Nice timing too with Spring just around the corner. Much love to you and Mrs E.

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

ROCK 'N' FUCKIN' ROLL, E!!! I'm overjoyed for you. Nice timing too with Spring just around the corner. Much love to you and Mrs E.

Thanks, my brother. The nurse will be here in half an hour to remove the PICC line. It looks like I'm done with chemo.

 

[Daniel Lion]

Great news, @Elmer B Fuddled! That's awesome. I'm so happy for you and your loved ones. Yahoooooooo!

Sending warm regards, love, hugs, and good vibes to big brother Elmer and all my friends here.

Ciao for now, my tinnitus family!

 

[Daniel Lion]

I miss my screechy tinnitus friends. I hope you're all doing well and feeling some joy.

DL

 

[emmalee]

It has been a while since I have been active here, @Daniel Lion. There are so many members that no longer visit; I truly hope it is because they are in a better place with their tinnitus.

I remember you so well. You are one of the kindest members here on Tinnitus Talk.

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

I had my colonoscopy on Monday. The head of the cancer team was there to observe the tumour. I watched as well. The tumour has shrunk considerably. The head doctor said it looks good, really good. They also took a biopsy. We will know more after I have the MRI done.

As for how I am feeling, they know where I stand. I am feeling better, but I definitely went through hell. The last two chemotherapy treatments knocked me down. I slept for 32 hours straight. I lost my balance and had to buy a walker. My feet and fingers went numb, and they still are.

That's all the update for now.

Elmer BFuddled

 

[Elmer B Fuddled]

I had my colonoscopy on Monday. The head of the cancer team was there to observe the tumour. I watched as well. The tumour has shrunk considerably. The head doctor said it looks good, really good. They also took a biopsy. We will know more after I have the MRI done.

As for how I am feeling, they know where I stand. I am feeling better, but I definitely went through hell. The last two chemotherapy treatments knocked me down. I slept for 32 hours straight. I lost my balance and had to buy a walker. My feet and fingers went numb, and they still are.

That's all the update for now.

Elmer BFuddled

At my first appointment, the doctor said, "You won't lose your hair." What he didn't say was that I would lose my beard hair. And he was certainly right about that. My beard hair fell out in handfuls.

I was planning to shave it all off when the doctor's assistant told me not to cut it, saying it would grow back twice as thick. Well, so far, not much is growing back.