Last Radiation and Chemotherapy!

July 8th, 2025, my last day! I did it, you guys! I made it through 30 cycles of radiation and chemo. Emotions got me at the end when I rang the bell. Blood work will continue weekly at the treatment center. I’m so happy to be done with this part of the journey. Now the wait begins. My next MRI is in August. Has Rudy shrunk? Has Rudy stabilized?
Four weeks off and time to overthink things, right? Wrong! Continue to stay positive. Continue your faith. Continue your will to survive this monster diagnosis. FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!

I’m so happy to have met some wonderful people throughout this crazy time. The staff there was amazing. The patients I have met have been so positive. It’s amazing what a smile and a nod can bring you. Such positivity and joy during what could be the worst time of your life. If I have learned anything through this, it is that perspective and a positive mental outlook can keep you going longer than you think. Keep your faith strong and lean on a support system when you need to. Don’t be afraid to ask for help with anything. Put your ego aside and bend. Allow others to help when necessary.

My wife has been a rock throughout this journey. She has lifted me up when I am down. She kept me going. She kept me fed and hydrated. Thank you for bringing me breakfast and coffee! She is such a strong, caring person, and I am immensely grateful for her. My mother has also been there with me, taking me to appointments and hanging out a couple of days a week.

My radiation friends showed up early for their appointment so they could see me ring the bell. I never thought I would be so happy seeing a couple of “friends” I didn’t even know outside of a cancer center.

I can’t wait to be off the chemo meds and start to feel normal again. Friday was amazing not taking them. I felt like my old self again. I wasn’t as dizzy. I could move better. My head didn’t feel like a microwaved piece of cheese. I know each day will be better the further I am away from these meds. I just need my care team to message me back on the other meds. I messaged them over the weekend and still haven’t heard back yet. I don’t think I will need to continue them, but I want to hear from the horse’s mouth, you know?

Thank you for stopping by!
~Bruce