I know, it's been a while, but we're taking time to adjust to our new "normal" life, as well as the fact that we've all been passing viruses around since Thanksgiving.
Brian is still tired all the time, and we're starting to see some of our old "post chemo" friends...the fungus is back on his scalp and he's having short term memory issues. We used to do some memory games to help with this, don't know how receptive Brian will be this time, but we'll give it a go.
Brian and I have been spending lots of time talking about the spring garden and solar panels and other sustainable projects. He's really quite brilliant and has some wonderful ideas.
He's struggling with the mood swings, but is steadfast in his decision not to take medication, and while I don't agree with it, I am giving him my full support and we're agreed on a feedback system. It seems to be working well enough for now. If I sound skeptical, it is because we've been here so many times before. But We've discussed this and talked to his doctor about it as well, and if the time comes he needs medication, or isn't coping well, then we are agreed on a psychiatric consult.
He still needs to get his porta cath removed, it has been rescheduled twice now, once due to Scott's car accident and once due to an ice storm. Let's hope third time's a charm.
We see the oncologist at the end of the month and they will evaluate the cancer and hopefully confirm it remains in remission for now. I think they will be doing a CAT scan this time rather then a PET scan.
Once this has transpired, I'll update again. Hope everyone is well.
