Monday, September 27, 2010

Here is the "More to come"

Sorry if this is repetitive. Sorry if this is repetitive. Sorry...................
 
Just to catch you all up on my goings on. This morning was Chemo 2 (Round 7) day. I'm going every 3 weeks and am receiving 2 drugs. Avastin (a biologic drug) and Alimta (a chemo drug). I have had this regimen in the past and have tolerated it quite well. These 2 drugs have also been effective on me in the past and should hopefully continue to do so in the future. The reason for going back on the Alimta was that there was evidence, once again of metastasis in my right pleura. Fortunately, no other spread has been detected. I'm feeling well and doing well.
 
I have started to volunteer at a number of different organizations. Mainly driving patients to and from chemo and radiation treatments and also driving the elderly to medical appointments and food shopping. I also hope to be volunteering with the Baltimore Fire Department soon. A childhood fantasy and a story for next time.
 
I continue to travel quite a bit. Somewhat constrained by the almighty $$$. None the less, our Zimbabwe project continues to flourish and I hope to be back there in the near future.
 
I was devastated to learn about the awful tragedy of UPS Flight 6. My thoughts and prayers go out to Doug and Matt and their families. I'm also saddened by the untimely passing of other fellow crewmembers. RIP.
 
I want you all to know that I really miss the flying and spending quality time with so many wonderful fellow aviators. I also miss spending time with other good friends at UPS and the IPA.
 
Carpe Diem,
Adrian Suskin.
B757/767 UPS Captain Louisville (temporarily missing in action).

Chemo 2 (Round 7)

Does anyone ever pay attention to the Title. I just figured out that today's treatment will be the 46th  chemo/bio infusion since my diagnosis. Not to forget the 35 radiation treatments and 5 or 6 operations of some sort. So what do I say to all of that. "I've had worse. It's just a flesh wound" - Monty Python.

So bring it on and get this sh*t out of me. I have too many people to be with and too much to do. Not to mention the future trips I/we need to take. :)

More to come after the poisoning !

Carpe Diem.