Aftermath

7 months after my 1st clean scan I had another in August and I'm relieved the cancer doesn't seem to b coming back. The doctors were right about that part. Unfortunately they Nebr informed me about the possibility of neuropathy. It came as a side effect of the chemo drug Cisplatin. I have pins and needle numbness combined w pain in my hands and my feet that has kept me from going back to work. I'm fighting an appeal w SS while I'm out because there's no telling how long it will take for my nerves to regenerate. For now I'm relying very little from temporary assistance. Christmas will b tough on the girls but I did sign them up at the salvation army. I'm on a lot of meds tryin to move forward and tryin to stay patient cause that's all I can do for now. Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year I hope mine works out better than the last PEACE

Never give up

going in to see y my tumor markers r not quite right wish me luck!

I AM CANCER FREE!

Just got back from the doctor w my CT scans and I have Kicked Cancers Butt! No more evidence of cancer left in my lymphnodes. I want to thank e1 for all the support and love I've received over the past six months it meant more than I could ever say. I have another scan in three months and then life is back to normal finally.

4th and hopefully final round complete

Extremely weak and exhausted. Everything hurts and just feel completely gross. Just hoping I get feeling a little better everyday. Can't wait til I'm 100%. Thanks everyone for checking in with me.

Round 4 begins Monday

Well baseball is here Go Phillies and the Final Four Go SU and finally on Monday my fourth and final round of chemo begins! I hope this round is as bearable as the last and things go smoothly after that. It will be a few wks before I have my CT scans so there won't be any news until then on the progress. Thanks again for all the support E1!

Finally feelin normal

Man the last five days were tough. When I got home Friday I was so whooped and felt terrible. That lasted all wkend and thru yesterday. Stomach cramps, nausea fatigue pain. Today I wake up though and I feel normal. Not great but I'll take it. Ready for a wkend full of Bball and hopefully no setbacks! Thanks everyone!

Port Trouble

Well this wk hasn't gone great. My port won't give any blood back the last two days. So I had to get up extra early go get that checked b4 my six hrs of treatmen today. Turns out my port is totally fine got blood flow today thank God. So now I'm double accessed w two needles in my chest but at least Ik everything is fine. Not feeling great a little nauseous shakey and weak but one day left after today and 1 round left to b finished w chemo...hopefully. Everyone enjoy the great basketball this wkend that's what I'll b doing!

Round 3

Round 3 is here and hopefully only one to go. I have been very fortunate lately I've had 10 good days in a row:). I want to thank everyone for making this process as easy as possible and for all your help as well. Have to make it through the week with this annoying needle in my chest but as long as the side effects stay away I'm cool with that.Hopefully make it through the wk smoothly and get ready for some great basketball this week Go Cuse!

Feelin' Good!

just got back from the doctor and im feeling pretty good. blood work came back and its back to normal. next app is next friday hopefully theres little news until then.

Last Day of 2nd Round Finished...Half Way Home

Nausea setting in, light headed, weak, really tired and sore...but pushing ahead glad to be half way home with these treatments. Finally showered and starting to relax!

Start of Round 2

Looking a little beat up and exhausted after an extra long day at the hospital. Learned I had low platelets today but the doc said I'm a tough guy so lets get to this thing. Just want to thank Pops & Melissa for the bandanas...they're awesome! Definitely made my day!!

Bad Week

i hope the weekend is better because i start my 2nd round of chemo on monday.things have been tough this week. between mouth sores and swollen gums ive had a continuous headache and sleep has been tough to come by

Wrist Bands Sent Out

Wrist bands went out to the people who donated so far...hope everyone's Paypal address was correct! If not lmk & I'll send you out another one

The pattern of hair not growing back so far

Had 101 degree fever last night and gums & mouth have been killing me.
Not ready to think about round 2 on Monday yet...

This Morning til this Afternoon B4 & After

Before & After

Hair Loss

Well I thought I was doing pretty good & hoping I was going to keep my hair through the first round or two, but when I woke up this morning and ran my fingers through my hair I looked at my hand & it was covered in hair. Clumps & clumps just keep coming out as I run my hands through my hair so I decided to check out my chin and the same thing...clumps of facial hair falling out as I touch it. This is just so weird & crazy....

Pics of "Powder" Nicholas will get posted tonight

Relief

Wow! Woke up Thursday morning and my knee was the size of a grapefruit.... two days later I wake up to my knee being totally fine no more swelling. Miraculous almost how our bodies adapt and adhere to the wear and tear of life. We r so much stronger than we give ourselves credit for. Our bodies can take so much more its the willingness of the brain that controls our fate.

Kick Cancer's Butt Bands Are In!

Please show your support as Nicholas continues on his journey to Kick Cancer's Butt! With every donation of $5 or more we will send you a Kick Cancer's Butt wrist band to thank you for your support & donation to Nicholas!

Side Effects

Ugh just when I thought things were getting easier here come the side effects. Skin rash kind of like eczema pops up on my arms and chest, my throat and nose keep bleeding from dryness and there's inflammation in my right knee so i can hardly walk. Shortness of breath and fatigue are common but my appetite is still good with no signs of nausea. Doc app tomorrow at 930 will update afterwards. thanks for all the support you'll much love Nicholas

First Weekend with No Chemo

Man the weekend was a little tough...some nausea, weakness & a little dizziness, a lot of soreness, some unneeded stress but all and all not too bad. I'm stayin' hydrated and the Meds seem to be workin' once the nausea subsidedand, I was actually eating like a horse so definitely some positives. It was nice seein' Pauly V and Irving Beauregard hope to see more of you all soon. I'm optimistic about getting through these two off weeks w/out incident. Thanks everyone out there who continue to help and support me.

One day left in the first round & Nick's kickin butt

One day left of the first round of chemo then a two week break. This is how Nicholas has been spending his days this last week & I think it is starting to take its toll on him. He's looking pretty tired & feeling it too but he is being such a trooper!

Day 4 got something to help my nerves today missing my daughters like crazy. Tired but feeling ok

Survived the 1st Day & Feeling Good

Yesterday was Nicholas's first day receiving chemotherapy treatments. He says so far so good, just a little minor nausea so far. He's also feeling good about everyone who has contacted him or left messages or shared his blog on FB. He was very pleasantly surprised by all the well wishes he received & the amount of people that care for him. He thought he was pretty much alone in this endevour and you have all showed him he's anything but. Nichols is usually a pretty private person so this is a very big step for him and with all the support you all are giving he is happy that he is going to be sharing his journey of kicking cancer's butt with all of you! Thank you so much for all your kind words!!

Port Placed

January 25,2013 Nicholas went in to University Hospital in Syracuse and had his port surgically placed in his chest. In 2 weeks this is where they will be connecting him up to receive his chemotherapy treatment instead of having to keep hooking him up to IVs.