Two Weeks Down, and many people to thank.

I have now finished 12 radiation treatments, 3 erbitux infusions, and 1 cisplatin infusion. My side effects so far have really only come from the erbitux, which is the clinical trial drug I am on. It ironically is the drug I was worried about not getting. The rash on my face and upper chest has gotten pretty out of hand. The Doctor is calling it T2, and when it gets to T3 which is where I am guessing I have now arrived, the protocol on receiving the drug will change. I am guessing from how I look right now, that my next treatment with it, will be changing on Tuesday, when I am scheduled for my next infusion. I had some issue getting my feeding tube put in this week, but finally got that out of the way on Wednesday. My stomach was not where they thought it was supposed to be, so another department had to do the job the next day. It was a giant hassle, but glad it is out of the way.The pain from that has finally subsiding this weekend. Thank you percocet. I now want to thank some people that came through for us this week and really helped us get through a pretty stressful and hectic week. Marcia Gomez, (a.k.a. Maka) has really stepped up as an aunt to Isabella. She has helped us countless times in getting her to daycare when when did not have the time, as well as pick her up if needed. Her countless hours helping around the house, have also been truly appreciated. Thank you Aunt Marcia. Thank you to Debby Crawford, for your moral support, and also for driving and spending all day at the hospital with me on Monday. Bringing us dinner on Tuesday was a great surprise as well and truly delicious. My brother Devon came through on Thursday with getting me to the Hospital for my radiation and taking me twice to the pharmacy. Thanks for helping bro with such short notice. Thanks to Michelle Brethaur for the ride home on Friday, it was nice to catch up with you as well. Also thanks to Scott Reeves for bringing me lunch on Friday. A thank you to Aunt Laura and cousin Parker for bringing Isabella to the circus on Thursday. She has yet to figure out what it exactly is all about. She had so much fun. And finally, thank you to my wife Andrea. Nobody is working harder then her in helping me get through this then you. Your life has been turned upside down as well, but you have been able to stay incredibly upbeat and positive in dealing with this. I am amazed at your resolve and determination to not let this beat us in any way. Everyday has been a battle so far, and they will be getting much tougher. I am so glad you are by my side in this fight. I am truly blessed to be with such a amazing wife and mother, and I love you very much. Thank you to all of you for your continued support. The battle resumes.