May 7: I went back to work full time today. Everything went well. I wasn't even tired at the end of the day. It was really good to get back to a normal day and see all the people I work with. So many people that really care about me and my health - it's very uplifting!
I'm still dealing with "peripheral neuropathy". This is a side effect caused by the chemo drugs that effects nerves starting in the hands and feet. It can spread to the legs and arms but I haven't experienced that yet. It's a numbness and tingling sensation that at times recruits the muscles to cramp up. Nothing can be done about it. It's just something I have to deal with. It may or may not go away over time.
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About Me
- Doug Tracy
- I was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2006. Reading the blog from the bottom up describes the sequence of events. The blog will continue to tell about the on-going treatment activities and road to a cure.
How I keep moving on
- • Extreme support and caring from my immediate family – Sherry, my wife, has been with me on every appointment and supports me in every possible way, my two children Shannon and Chris have also provided much needed support
- • Caring and support from the rest of my family: mom, dad, sisters, in-laws, aunts and uncles
- • Genuine concern, caring and support from friends and co-workers
- • Faith in God
- • Highly capable team medicine – the best treatment in a timely manner
- • Good health care coverage
- • Understanding company for allowing flexibility during these times
- • A high 90% predicted cure rate for my situation