Week 10

Today marks the start of Kavan's 10th week of treatment. Though I often wish time would pass more quickly, it's hard to believe that it's already been 10 weeks.

I haven't written in a few days. Kavan had a great week at work. Very uneventful which is always good news in our world. He was able to work a complete week without feeling too under the weather. I think he is really enjoying his work at Scotiabank and it has provided him with a sense of purpose and responsibility.

Awaiting the news @ Cross Cancer Institute

Friday Kavan had yet another meeting with his oncologist, Dr.Chu. It was all good news this time as we were told Kavan's blood counts were sufficient to carry on with the next cycle of chemotherapy. It's odd how this has become all too routine. I was able to attend the appointment with Kavan and I found this to be very relieving as I was able to get some of my own questions answered. I have been curious about if the chemotherapy has a compounding effect on Kavan and what the coming months will look like for him. According to the doctor, Kavan should proceed through the coming months with similar side effects as he has already encountered with a slight increase in fatigue. This was great news as I am a pessimist by nature and have been imagining the worst.

This weekend we laid low. I have noticed that Kavan needs more sleep and that he did. Today we managed to go out for an afternoon of mini golf with Kavan's nephew, Patrick. It was our first time at Monster Mini Golf and we all had a great time.

Kavan and Patrick at Monster Mini Golf

Kavan & Gramps

Tomorrow Kavan will begin his fourth round of chemotherapy. This is the one that lasts for five days. Yeck! He will receive the Ifosfamide/Etoposide combination from about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank god for the wireless Internet at the Cross Cancer Institute. Let's all cross our fingers that this course goes as well as the last have. Happy long weekend.....

Kavan & I.....Kavan now looks even more like an alien...