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.

You spoke, I listened

After hearing so many people tell me to get a job (VBG) I listened and am now officially A Road To Recovery Driver. No, it has nothing to do with alcohol. It's about this:

http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/Programs/road-to-recovery

I am also in the process of volunteering for this association as well:

http://www.box234.org/home.html

It's much easier giving you the links than explaining everything. Yes, I'm lazy to.

Carpe Diem.

A sad day at UPS

This morning, Captain Doug Lampe and First Officer Matthew Bell, the crew of UPS Flight 6, arrived on their final flight home to the USA. They were repatriated and honored in a ceremony at UPS in Louisville, Kentucky.This was our final opportunity to say thank you and goodbye to our brothers and fellow airmen before they were released to the care of their families. 

Rest In Peace.

Israel - At the Henna Party

Marwan (Jack) and Adnan (Adrian) at the Henna Party. How about those outfits ?

Carpe Diem

Prague

Carpe Diem.

Vienna

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Budapest

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Off again

Tomorrow Diana and I leave for Europe. We plan to meet up with our good friends Jack (Marwan) and Donna Trappler and hang out in Budapest, Vienna and Prague. We plan to spend first night Rosh Hashana with "friends" of Jack in Budapest and then go to services the next morning at the Dohány Street Synagogue. It  should make for a really interesting Rosh Hashana.


The ladies will return home after about 9 days and Jack and I will continue on to Israel to join in celebrating our good friend's son's wedding.


To all our friends and family celebrating the up coming Jewish holidays, may you all have a very healthy and happy new year and an easy fast. Shana Tova.

Carpe Diem.

Here's the week

So far this is how my post chemo week has played out. Even though I had a 7 month reprieve things haven't changed much with my reaction to the added Alimta.

Chemo day, day 1 and 2 were just fine. Day 3, 4 and 5 were not so fine. Really tired and slightly nauseous. Day 6 and 7 ok. Time will tell for the next few days.

And now for something completely different.............................

Carpe Diem.