Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Round One - To the Fighter in the Pajamas

It's 4:20am and they ended the IL2 at midnight so I'm starting to feel sort of human again. My blood platelette count took a dive so they cancelled the last Interferon shot, meaning that round one is over and I'm still standing. The chemo effects will continues to work on the cancer for another week, and on me as well, but we know who'll get the worst end of that. The past five days have been amongst the hardest challenges of my life, I cannot believe this is standard treatment for cancer patients. The thought of thousands and thousands of other parents, or children, out there going through the same thing I just did fills me with a great deal of sadness but also more determination to do something about it when I kick this. Pat, the leader of zMotion, told me about a new event with Livestrong in October and I've circled that date on every calendar I have as my target return back to a normal life and taking the battle to melanoma. I'm just starting to catch up on all the e-mails of support - they mean the world to me. Sorry to be so scattered, just wanted to let you all know as soon as I could that the bell has rung on round one.
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    You are so amazing. Keep up your strong fight. You are kicking it to the curb. Johnny and Susie

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  2. MichelleMay 25, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    One down!!! Keep it up - you are awesome!!!

    I told Kieran you were done with your first round this morning and he says to tell you to "KICK BUTT MR. WILLIAM!!!"

    All our love to you, Ann and the girls,
    Michelle, Rob & Kiwi

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  3. BrianMay 25, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Can't wait to do the Livestrong ride with you. I'll let you pull.

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  4. CatMay 25, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Woohoo! Way to go bro! Still standing and kicking ass. You're one of many- including little ones- fighting the fight one round of chemo at a time. It's a sad moment when that becomes an 'in your face' reality, but they're doing it, you're doing it, and it's inspiring to all of us who are cheering you on to cancer-survivor status! You will do it!!!

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  5. TracyMay 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    You consistently amaze me with your strength. All my love to you, Ann and the girls

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  6. John C.May 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    William, the strength and tenacity you are attacking this cancer with is absolutely inspiring. I hope you feel the groundswell of support you have from us all. Give it hell!

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  7. Dad and UrsulaMay 27, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Way to go " devil Dog", Now enjoy a few days to recover before the next round. Lots of hugs,
    Dad & Ursula

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