Hiya guys, long time no blog.
This afternoon I was sitting around on the computer waiting for a few things to finish and I thought, "I haven't posted on the blog in ages" so here i am.
To fill you in on whats been happening, on thursday, we had my first follow-up check-up with the brilliant and eccentric Dr Jameson up at the hospital.
When we got in at 11:30 for our 10:30 appointment, we were joined by our lovely support person Ellyn and no less then 2 medical students (1 doctor and 1 nurse). Micheal filled us in on what was likely to be happening over the next few years concerning further check-ups and scans. My next appointment being in 3 months, or sooner if we have any fears that we need the good Dr to quell. He wants to keep PET scans to a minimum (1 every 6 months i think) because apparently 1 in a thousand get cancer from them and that's the last thing i want right now. Other then that, Micheal pronounced me healthy and recovering at top speed.
My birthday is also coming up really soon. And i just want to thank all those people who have helped me get through to this, where it wasn't always so certain if i would. So thanks guys, now its my turn to say, I'm thinking of you all.
Well until next time Children.......
This is Logan signing off with a Be good, and stay healthy.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Relay for Life - PHOTO'S
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| LOGAN PREPARES FOR THE DAY |
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| LOGAN AND NANA ROOSE... PROUD SURVIVORS |
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| JASMINE, WALKING FOR LOGAN |
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| JASMINE AND HER DADDY, ALEX |
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| LOGAN |
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| OUR BANNER MADE MY ROOM 28 AT KNIGHTON NORMAL SCHOOL, WITH (FROM LEFT) LOGAN, JASMINE, KAREN AND HER DAUGHTERS |
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| MOST OF THE TEAM IN A RARE MOMENT OF DRY! |
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| LOGAN AND NANA WALK THE SURVIVORS LAP |
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| CAROL AND BRIAN WALK THE SURVIVORS LAP |
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| LOGAN AND NANA... CHEERED AS THEY WALK |
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| OUR TEAM - TOM (FAR LEFT), BRAD (RED SHIRT), SHANE, AIDAN (WITH GLASSES), AND BRENT WITH THE BLACK UMBRELLA |
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| CHARMAINE SUPPORTS LOGAN! |
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| ROSEMARY, JAZZ AND LOGAN, WITH KAREN IN THE BACKGOUND |
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| KAREN AND HER DAUGHTERS WITH JAZZ IN THE FOREGROUND |
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| KAREN AND WHAKARONGA AT THE END OF THE DAY PEEK OUT AT THE CAMERA! |
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
I'm a survivor
It's over!!!
Free!!!
Cured!!! Well mostly.
No more chemo!!!
The day has finally come. I've completed my sixth round of chemo. And believe me, it's felt like years rather then months. As mum said an earlier post, we had this round in the transplant room, which is behind 2 doors, with little to no smells, Which left me with barely noticeable smell sensitivity. Although I still asked mum to eat hot meals in the other room from about day three dinner onwards, just to save any possible troubles.
On Monday, a couple of nurses and one of the patients put on a morning tea for patients in the lounge. It was lovely, I wasn't in a great mood for eating after having a bit of a rough morning, but it was nice just to sit there and chat with other patients. While chatting, I found out that having trouble getting a diagnosis of cancer is more common then I had realized. One lady got several diagnosis' including saliva stones and viruses before she finally got a diagnosis of lymphoma and leukemia. It made me appreciate how lucky I've been with a reasonably quick diagnosis and fast treatment, so many people are having to continue chemo for another 6 months or more, or having to follow up chemo with radiation.
One thing I have to say in this post, is a HUGE thank you to all the nurses on ward 25. They work soooooo hard, taking care of everything, from simply helping someone have a shower, so trying to follow the plans the doctors have written up for the patients. Also to the house surgeons and registrars, of which we ended up with three teams one after the other, thanks for making sure all my anti-nausea drugs were prescribed and settled all my fears over side effects and other things like that. Finally one last thank you to Dr Jameson, for all the work you've put into my plan, but if your reading this, you haven't gotten rid of me yet, we still got the follow-ups to go.
On the subject of follow-ups, my first is approximately 3 weeks time on thursday (clinic day), with further appointments on a regular basis, ending up at intervals of around a year. But for now, we don't have any solid plan for when we need scans and checkups, that is hopefully being sorted today at the lymphoma conference. Info on my leg is still noticeably missing, Which again, we will hopefully find at our thursday appointment. So till then, still on crutches/wheelchair, which is rather annoying, but it could be worse, so we'll deal with it.
Another minor irritation, is that I'm still stuck with my hic-man line for a couple of weeks till, guess when, clinic day, when they can hopefully place me in day stay and cut it out. Then once it's healed over, I CAN SWIM.
One final thing for today, Relay for life this weekend. Feel free to come along and support the walkers and help raise money for the cancer society. Get hold of me on facebook or go to http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/event/event?EventID=120 for details.
I'll make every attempt to keep posting, but I'm afraid you'll probably only get one post a week, that's just all I'll be able to fill without things happening. But as soon as i get info, it'll be here.
Till next time children, be good and stay healthy.
Logan.
Free!!!
Cured!!! Well mostly.
No more chemo!!!
The day has finally come. I've completed my sixth round of chemo. And believe me, it's felt like years rather then months. As mum said an earlier post, we had this round in the transplant room, which is behind 2 doors, with little to no smells, Which left me with barely noticeable smell sensitivity. Although I still asked mum to eat hot meals in the other room from about day three dinner onwards, just to save any possible troubles.
On Monday, a couple of nurses and one of the patients put on a morning tea for patients in the lounge. It was lovely, I wasn't in a great mood for eating after having a bit of a rough morning, but it was nice just to sit there and chat with other patients. While chatting, I found out that having trouble getting a diagnosis of cancer is more common then I had realized. One lady got several diagnosis' including saliva stones and viruses before she finally got a diagnosis of lymphoma and leukemia. It made me appreciate how lucky I've been with a reasonably quick diagnosis and fast treatment, so many people are having to continue chemo for another 6 months or more, or having to follow up chemo with radiation.
One thing I have to say in this post, is a HUGE thank you to all the nurses on ward 25. They work soooooo hard, taking care of everything, from simply helping someone have a shower, so trying to follow the plans the doctors have written up for the patients. Also to the house surgeons and registrars, of which we ended up with three teams one after the other, thanks for making sure all my anti-nausea drugs were prescribed and settled all my fears over side effects and other things like that. Finally one last thank you to Dr Jameson, for all the work you've put into my plan, but if your reading this, you haven't gotten rid of me yet, we still got the follow-ups to go.
On the subject of follow-ups, my first is approximately 3 weeks time on thursday (clinic day), with further appointments on a regular basis, ending up at intervals of around a year. But for now, we don't have any solid plan for when we need scans and checkups, that is hopefully being sorted today at the lymphoma conference. Info on my leg is still noticeably missing, Which again, we will hopefully find at our thursday appointment. So till then, still on crutches/wheelchair, which is rather annoying, but it could be worse, so we'll deal with it.
Another minor irritation, is that I'm still stuck with my hic-man line for a couple of weeks till, guess when, clinic day, when they can hopefully place me in day stay and cut it out. Then once it's healed over, I CAN SWIM.
One final thing for today, Relay for life this weekend. Feel free to come along and support the walkers and help raise money for the cancer society. Get hold of me on facebook or go to http://www.relayforlife.org.nz/event/event?EventID=120 for details.
I'll make every attempt to keep posting, but I'm afraid you'll probably only get one post a week, that's just all I'll be able to fill without things happening. But as soon as i get info, it'll be here.
Till next time children, be good and stay healthy.
Logan.
Friday, February 25, 2011
IT'S OFFICIAL
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOGAN IS IN REMISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Michael Jameson came to see us today to tell us that Logan is officially in remission. He will continue with this treatment and then come back for an appointment in two weeks.
He will be reviewed every few weeks, then months, then yearly to ten years at clinic to keep an eye on him as there is a chance of this reoccurring.
He will have PET scans according to the protocol. We are unsure of the exact timing.
Michael will be presenting Logan's case at the Lymphoma conference on Wednesday (a weekly event) and discussing it with the other Consultants there.
For those of you who dont understand remission... he is considered in remission until he is Cancer Free for 10 years. Then he can be classed as cured (I think).
On behalf of Logan, Evan, Brad, Charlotte, Amanda, Alex and myself, I would like to thank you all for your support over the last few months (which seem like years). We are honoured to have had you at our sides with your love, friendship, and strength.
Bless you all
And we begin again... Round 6
Hey Ya'll
We have begun again! Started last night with a blood transfusion - definitely a vampire! His blood level was about 89 last night for his red blood cells, which was just a little low. They only gave him one unit of blood at this stage... mainly cause I was too busy with meetings and things to get him in before 8pm. But if he still needs it, they will give him some more at the end of this session, on Tuesday.
Yesterday, we had a bit of excitement. Pru, our initial registrar, came to see us while we were being admitted. We were so happy to see her. The three of us chatted for ages. She is a real people person and looked after us so well when we first got our diagnosis and were living in fear.
So far today, Logan and I are waiting for the doctors. He is onto his 2nd chemo of the day. We are in Room 17, which is a transplant room.
Advantages: Airconditioned, t.v., fridge, video, DVD, bathroom with shower, private, off a room off the corridor so very quiet, beautiful view.
Disadvantages: Airconditioned, very small, no curtains.
BUT WHO'S COMPLAINING! Come visit Logan. We want this week to go as fast as possible for him.
We are also trying to come up with a way to thank the staff for all that they have done for us, and may continue to do in the future. If you have any ideas, please let us know. They have been AMAZING!
We will keep you posted, and let you know when we have heard from Michael.
love and health to all,
Tracy
We have begun again! Started last night with a blood transfusion - definitely a vampire! His blood level was about 89 last night for his red blood cells, which was just a little low. They only gave him one unit of blood at this stage... mainly cause I was too busy with meetings and things to get him in before 8pm. But if he still needs it, they will give him some more at the end of this session, on Tuesday.
Yesterday, we had a bit of excitement. Pru, our initial registrar, came to see us while we were being admitted. We were so happy to see her. The three of us chatted for ages. She is a real people person and looked after us so well when we first got our diagnosis and were living in fear.
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| Logan and Pru - they chatted for ages, catching up on each others adventures |
Advantages: Airconditioned, t.v., fridge, video, DVD, bathroom with shower, private, off a room off the corridor so very quiet, beautiful view.
Disadvantages: Airconditioned, very small, no curtains.
BUT WHO'S COMPLAINING! Come visit Logan. We want this week to go as fast as possible for him.
We are also trying to come up with a way to thank the staff for all that they have done for us, and may continue to do in the future. If you have any ideas, please let us know. They have been AMAZING!
We will keep you posted, and let you know when we have heard from Michael.
love and health to all,
Tracy
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Pictures paint a thousand words
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| Logan, Brad, Geoff and Helen all excited |
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| Our pilot (whose name escapes me) |
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| Hearing the brief and learning about helicopters |
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| The pilot giving instructions and discussing his particular helicopter (worth $2 million!) |
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| The back seat of the chopper holds three - very cosy! |
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| before the flight... |
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| good thing they are all great friends, cause they had to snuggle to fit... |
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| Logan, being neutrapenic, was allowed to sit in the front. |
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| Brad took this shot from the back of Logan in the front |
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| What a view |
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| Helen |
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| Geoff |
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| Brad |
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| Afterwards... on a high back... on the ground |
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Community help
Many thanks to:
Silverdale Four Square
and
Lacy's Hair Design
for taking donations for Relay for Life...
We are trying to pass our time with school work and fundraising efforts. Waiting to go back into hospital and talk with Dr Michael seems to be taking forever. We are very hopeful, but have to sit on the fence until we have his official opinion.
love to all,
stay healthly
Tracy
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