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My brother this time .............
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thcri
Gone But Not Forgotten
He's doing so good, well ahead of schedule in the healing department. He was operated on Friday and they're talking about letting him go home Thursday. 8 weeks of healing and then rad and chemo, he gonna beat this I just know ....
will keep praying for both.
He's soundin' good, BD.
Yeah it's a good day! Only thing I can see is swelling in his neck area and that's understandable. They removed the lymphs on the right side and actually did some tongue reconstruction with a forearm graft.
Mom's blood counts were up today .........
He's doing so good, well ahead of schedule in the healing department. He was operated on Friday and they're talking about letting him go home Thursday. 8 weeks of healing and then rad and chemo, he gonna beat this I just know ....
YouTube- Kevin after Trach removal March 09, 2010, 09:14 AM
Oh my God, Doggie!
I am in tears.
He looks just like you and he's sounding GOOD!
Understood every word from the darling Kevin.
Yep, that man is going to be alright!
God Bless him! xoxoxoxoxo!
Mom is OK, she started her second round of chemo this week but blood numbers where erratic requiring a increase in dosage.
My brother is in the long haul. He doing good considering the schedule he's maintaining ...........
(01) 04/15 Thursday, First Chemo appointment 10:30 to 5:45 ===DONE===
(02) 04/16 Friday, Radiation 1:30 - Ryan (Final Fit Up) ===DONE===
(03) 04/19 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Karen ===DONE===
(04) 04/20 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Self ===DONE=== 10%
(05) 04/21 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Self ===DONE=== 12.5%
(06) 04/22 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas ===DONE=== 15%
(07) 04/23 Friday, Infusion and Radiation - Karen 9:30 a.m. ===DONE=== 17.5%
(08) 04/26 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa ===DONE=== 20%
(09) 04/27 Tuesday, (My Birthday!) Radiation 1:30 - Steve Mitchell ===DONE=== 22.5%
(10) 04/28 Wednesday, 10:15 Dr. Droesch, J-Tube Follow Up (Self), Get Benedryl and Tegaderm Patches, Radiation 1:30 - Karen Tentative, Dallas possible, Post Applebee's Breakfast Flyer, Post Golf Tournament Flyer, Follow up with Rado/Michelle on recent prescription refill request...or Leonard work around. Need referral to oral surgeon for inserts (for denture) evaluation. ===DONE=== 25%
(11) 04/29 Thursday, 10:00 Speech Therapy (Self) Radiation 1:30 - Janette 3:00 Pastor Rob at Home ===DONE=== 27.5%
(12) 04/30 Friday, Infusion and Radiation - Karen 9:30 a.m. ===DONE=== 30%
(MISC) 05/01 Lisa to Spokane for walk, due back Sunday Noon or thereafter
(13) 05/03 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa Oral Consultation, Dr. Marsh 2:30
(14) 05/04 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Steve Durfee
(15) 05/05 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(16) 05/06 Thursday, CL/Labs+F/U with Drs Rado/Thomas 1:15/2:30 p.m. - Lisa
(17) 05/07 Friday, Infusion and Radiation 9:30 a.m. - Karen
(18) 05/10 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Karen
(19) 05/11 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - OPEN/Self, Radiation 1:30 - Mary White
(20) 05/12 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(21) 05/13 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Janette
(22) 05/14 Friday, Infusion and Radiation 9:30 a.m. - Karen
(23) 05/17 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Mary White
(24) 05/18 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Karen
(25) 05/19 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(26) 05/20 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Janette
(27) 05/21 Friday Infusion and Radiation 9:45 a.m - Karen
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===> This will be the 6th planned infusion, whether addition chemotherapy treatments are needed or will be planned will most likely follow PET Scans and testing after radiation treatments conclude.
(28) 05/24 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Mary White
(29) 05/25 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - OPEN/Self, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(30) 05/26 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(31) 05/27 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Ryan
(32) 05/28 Friday, Radiation 1:30 - Derek
(33) 05/31 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Holiday--closed (Vince and Mary)
(34) 06/01 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(35) 06/02 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(36) 06/03 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(37) 06/04 Friday, Radiation 1:30 - Ryan & Derek
(38) 06/07 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(39) 06/08 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - OPEN/Self, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(40) 06/09 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Derek or HELL-EVERYBODY LET'S PARTY!
Round 4 - Speech Rehabilitation and Chemo/Radiation Therapy Recovery Period
06/22 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - Self
You may also find some of his additions to his info page interesting.
Give them strong vibes when you can!
Appreciatively,
Dawg
My brother is in the long haul. He doing good considering the schedule he's maintaining ...........
(01) 04/15 Thursday, First Chemo appointment 10:30 to 5:45 ===DONE===
(02) 04/16 Friday, Radiation 1:30 - Ryan (Final Fit Up) ===DONE===
(03) 04/19 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Karen ===DONE===
(04) 04/20 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Self ===DONE=== 10%
(05) 04/21 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Self ===DONE=== 12.5%
(06) 04/22 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas ===DONE=== 15%
(07) 04/23 Friday, Infusion and Radiation - Karen 9:30 a.m. ===DONE=== 17.5%
(08) 04/26 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa ===DONE=== 20%
(09) 04/27 Tuesday, (My Birthday!) Radiation 1:30 - Steve Mitchell ===DONE=== 22.5%
(10) 04/28 Wednesday, 10:15 Dr. Droesch, J-Tube Follow Up (Self), Get Benedryl and Tegaderm Patches, Radiation 1:30 - Karen Tentative, Dallas possible, Post Applebee's Breakfast Flyer, Post Golf Tournament Flyer, Follow up with Rado/Michelle on recent prescription refill request...or Leonard work around. Need referral to oral surgeon for inserts (for denture) evaluation. ===DONE=== 25%
(11) 04/29 Thursday, 10:00 Speech Therapy (Self) Radiation 1:30 - Janette 3:00 Pastor Rob at Home ===DONE=== 27.5%
(12) 04/30 Friday, Infusion and Radiation - Karen 9:30 a.m. ===DONE=== 30%
(MISC) 05/01 Lisa to Spokane for walk, due back Sunday Noon or thereafter
(13) 05/03 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa Oral Consultation, Dr. Marsh 2:30
(14) 05/04 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Steve Durfee
(15) 05/05 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(16) 05/06 Thursday, CL/Labs+F/U with Drs Rado/Thomas 1:15/2:30 p.m. - Lisa
(17) 05/07 Friday, Infusion and Radiation 9:30 a.m. - Karen
(18) 05/10 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Karen
(19) 05/11 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - OPEN/Self, Radiation 1:30 - Mary White
(20) 05/12 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(21) 05/13 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Janette
(22) 05/14 Friday, Infusion and Radiation 9:30 a.m. - Karen
(23) 05/17 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Mary White
(24) 05/18 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Karen
(25) 05/19 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(26) 05/20 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Janette
(27) 05/21 Friday Infusion and Radiation 9:45 a.m - Karen
|||
===> This will be the 6th planned infusion, whether addition chemotherapy treatments are needed or will be planned will most likely follow PET Scans and testing after radiation treatments conclude.
(28) 05/24 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Mary White
(29) 05/25 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - OPEN/Self, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(30) 05/26 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(31) 05/27 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Ryan
(32) 05/28 Friday, Radiation 1:30 - Derek
(33) 05/31 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Holiday--closed (Vince and Mary)
(34) 06/01 Tuesday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(35) 06/02 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Dallas
(36) 06/03 Thursday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(37) 06/04 Friday, Radiation 1:30 - Ryan & Derek
(38) 06/07 Monday, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(39) 06/08 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - OPEN/Self, Radiation 1:30 - Lisa
(40) 06/09 Wednesday, Radiation 1:30 - Derek or HELL-EVERYBODY LET'S PARTY!
Round 4 - Speech Rehabilitation and Chemo/Radiation Therapy Recovery Period
06/22 Tuesday, Speech 10:00 a.m. - Self
You may also find some of his additions to his info page interesting.
Give them strong vibes when you can!
Appreciatively,
Dawg
muleman
Gone But Not Forgotten
That schedule is like a marathon. Best wishes and prayers for him as he goes through some very tough treatment. he will need support now more than ever as treatments are almost as debilitating as the disease. His great attitude will help a lot. Thinking of you and him Dawg.
Man it's tough living so far away and then I have Mom at the hospital with her lowest white count since her issues, don't look like chemo today for her, probably a transfusion ..................
Hey, if any one lives in the Pasco, Kennewick, Richland area in SW Washington here's a couple events you might try, thanks if you can make it!
He's posted some new pictures, the med line up is worth the view ..........
Some from our latest conversation .......
"I'm plowing through some rough waters right now. My mouth seems as though they've been having a flame thrower fight in there for a couple weeks."
"I'm gonna be busy for about 1/2 hour getting "juiced". I woke up almost in tears yesterday it hurt so bad. I forgot to change out my Fentanyl patch 80x stronger than morphine. Supposed to change every 3 days and I went almost 5 like a dumb ass."
"Ya....good shit. You don't really "feel it" like a high but you certainly "feel" what you'd feel like if you didn't have the f__ker on. I didn't like it!!!"
He just sent me this ............... good lord!
Hey, if any one lives in the Pasco, Kennewick, Richland area in SW Washington here's a couple events you might try, thanks if you can make it!
He's posted some new pictures, the med line up is worth the view ..........
Some from our latest conversation .......
"I'm plowing through some rough waters right now. My mouth seems as though they've been having a flame thrower fight in there for a couple weeks."
"I'm gonna be busy for about 1/2 hour getting "juiced". I woke up almost in tears yesterday it hurt so bad. I forgot to change out my Fentanyl patch 80x stronger than morphine. Supposed to change every 3 days and I went almost 5 like a dumb ass."
"Ya....good shit. You don't really "feel it" like a high but you certainly "feel" what you'd feel like if you didn't have the f__ker on. I didn't like it!!!"
He just sent me this ............... good lord!
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Good Lord is right.
I am keeping Kevin and your Mommy in my thoughts Doggie.
What a trip for you all right now.
Tons of Love and Prayers-- Positive Healing Energy... sent!
I am keeping Kevin and your Mommy in my thoughts Doggie.
What a trip for you all right now.
Tons of Love and Prayers-- Positive Healing Energy... sent!
I see PG is doing her magic. I'll add my good thoughts and prayers to the mix.
Geez what a schedule of medication. Sounds like he's a strong guy like you, and he's going headstrong right into it. Going 5 days when you are only expected for it to last 3 is something else. It has to help to have GREAT friends out there who would set up that kind of event for his benefit. That's a lot of work and effort. Good for them.
I'll support the fund raiser only about 25 miles from me
Thank you soooooo much!
For those that have expressed an interest in helping out ........ God bless you all ........... 
You can find out what's going on by visiting ............
Kevin Mallory Cancer Information Page
He's also built a board (forum) for updates and communication.
Kevin Mallorys Cancer Recovery Board
Kevin Mallory Donation Fund
My friends here in the Tri-Cities decided to set up a fund to help with the added burden and expenses that are associated with dealing with something such as cancer. They also suggested I add this information to these pages.
Its an uncomfortable thing for me to do, but they went out of the way to set things up and cared enough to go out of the way to do it so I'm going to oblige and provide this information. I expect nothing and have already been overwhelmed by everyones hospitality. What huge hearts!
Short-Term disability pays 2/3 your normal salary and more expenses than you might think are not covered by insurance. The main way to give is to go to a U.S. Bank branch and tell them you want to make a deposit to "the donation account on behalf of Kevin Mallory".
Or, you can mail your donation:
Kevin Mallory
c/o Jim White
605 S. Zinser
Kennewick, WA 99336
You can find out what's going on by visiting ............
Kevin Mallory Cancer Information Page
He's also built a board (forum) for updates and communication.
Kevin Mallorys Cancer Recovery Board
Kevin Mallory Donation Fund
My friends here in the Tri-Cities decided to set up a fund to help with the added burden and expenses that are associated with dealing with something such as cancer. They also suggested I add this information to these pages.
Its an uncomfortable thing for me to do, but they went out of the way to set things up and cared enough to go out of the way to do it so I'm going to oblige and provide this information. I expect nothing and have already been overwhelmed by everyones hospitality. What huge hearts!
Short-Term disability pays 2/3 your normal salary and more expenses than you might think are not covered by insurance. The main way to give is to go to a U.S. Bank branch and tell them you want to make a deposit to "the donation account on behalf of Kevin Mallory".
Or, you can mail your donation:
Kevin Mallory
c/o Jim White
605 S. Zinser
Kennewick, WA 99336
Finally getting around to an update ........... it's been busy round here!
For the so-so news. The chemo Mom has been on hasn't kicked in yet after 4 months AND she just spent 18 days in the hospital. Took her in at midnight on 8/3. She had just received one unit of blood and put on a new drug that afternoon and she called me at 10PM with a fever. They ended up admitting her. She got an infection and it took awhile to get it under control. She never was uncomfortable but she just had really low white count. Most of the stay was precautionary, she got out last Friday. This week she's been driving herself in for her daily shots. Whites are up and Doc is confident she will start producing more whites from now on, we're hoping!
On to much better news! Kevin just got the results of his first PET scan since going through the ordeal of surgery, chemo, and radiation. They did it yesterday and it shows no cancer, we're all pretty happy. He lost 30% of his tongue and his bottom teeth. They expedited dentures and he's currently going to speech therapy. You can understand him AOK but he's lisping.
He's coming home 9/2 and spending 2 weeks before he goes back to work the first of October. We're going to have a get together on Saturday 9/4 at my place so if any FF members want to stop by you're more than welcome. Things should get going about 5PM so if your interested or in the area PM me and I'll give you directions!
It's a good day!
For the so-so news. The chemo Mom has been on hasn't kicked in yet after 4 months AND she just spent 18 days in the hospital. Took her in at midnight on 8/3. She had just received one unit of blood and put on a new drug that afternoon and she called me at 10PM with a fever. They ended up admitting her. She got an infection and it took awhile to get it under control. She never was uncomfortable but she just had really low white count. Most of the stay was precautionary, she got out last Friday. This week she's been driving herself in for her daily shots. Whites are up and Doc is confident she will start producing more whites from now on, we're hoping!
On to much better news! Kevin just got the results of his first PET scan since going through the ordeal of surgery, chemo, and radiation. They did it yesterday and it shows no cancer, we're all pretty happy. He lost 30% of his tongue and his bottom teeth. They expedited dentures and he's currently going to speech therapy. You can understand him AOK but he's lisping.
He's coming home 9/2 and spending 2 weeks before he goes back to work the first of October. We're going to have a get together on Saturday 9/4 at my place so if any FF members want to stop by you're more than welcome. Things should get going about 5PM so if your interested or in the area PM me and I'll give you directions!
It's a good day!
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Give Kevin a BIG HUG from John and I when you see him. And give yourself a BIG HUG, I know it has not been easy for you and your family.
How about 2 .........
.......... consider it done and thanks a bunch!