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Jason started Chemo today. My observations thus far:
Please don't be embarrassed if I mention you by name. I hope this helps other patients or caregivers as much as you helped us. I have never felt more touched by the kindness of strangers than today.
1. He is completely wiped out and it's only day one. He enjoyed the cute nurses while he was there though
2. Dana Farber Cancer Institute is AMAZING. It is well worth worth the drive from Rhode Island, or anywhere to be honest.
3. Fed is great. He should work with patients often. I really could go on and on. Jason really liked him. As I said, he should work with patients of any type.
4. Sfumato is crazy strong. Even though we only spoke a few minutes, we felt he had an inspiring attitude and was a kindred spirit. I hope we see him again. It was so great to know of someone else there with the same cancer. Earlier in the day, Jason was next to a much much older man. He has prostate cancer that, after fighting this after six years, it has moved into his bones and he is now facing chemo. Very bleak compared to TC, as horrified as it is to say that. Maybe it was a good thing your schedule was off...Jason was able to see someone later in their treatment, who was able to joke still.
As difficult as it is to be the parent of a cancer patient, I couldn't imagine being the patient while being a parent. Many of you who have helped us, have gone through this while having kids at home. The added weight of being a parent while being a cancer patient must feel unbearable at times. I hope you can feel good knowing you can now help others, just by being here.
Beth
Please don't be embarrassed if I mention you by name. I hope this helps other patients or caregivers as much as you helped us. I have never felt more touched by the kindness of strangers than today.
1. He is completely wiped out and it's only day one. He enjoyed the cute nurses while he was there though
2. Dana Farber Cancer Institute is AMAZING. It is well worth worth the drive from Rhode Island, or anywhere to be honest.
3. Fed is great. He should work with patients often. I really could go on and on. Jason really liked him. As I said, he should work with patients of any type.
4. Sfumato is crazy strong. Even though we only spoke a few minutes, we felt he had an inspiring attitude and was a kindred spirit. I hope we see him again. It was so great to know of someone else there with the same cancer. Earlier in the day, Jason was next to a much much older man. He has prostate cancer that, after fighting this after six years, it has moved into his bones and he is now facing chemo. Very bleak compared to TC, as horrified as it is to say that. Maybe it was a good thing your schedule was off...Jason was able to see someone later in their treatment, who was able to joke still.
As difficult as it is to be the parent of a cancer patient, I couldn't imagine being the patient while being a parent. Many of you who have helped us, have gone through this while having kids at home. The added weight of being a parent while being a cancer patient must feel unbearable at times. I hope you can feel good knowing you can now help others, just by being here.
Beth
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