Cancer Journey

10/27/18 Update

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Day 8 of isolation; 15 days total hospitalization – 13 days left.

My Mom’s Memorial Service was held today in San Antonio .http://porterloring.tributes.com/obituary/show/Joan-Loper-106513129

Very proud of my sons and grandchildren for attending in my stead!  My wonderful wife also read a tribute I wrote to my Mom celebrating her life. Not a dry eye in the room when she finished.

No fever the last few nights, and treatments appear to be performing as planned. Will get first confirmation with bone marrow biopsy on 11/1/18.

I continue to be very grateful for my Faith, Family and Friends and ask that each of you continue to pray for me!

Please pray also for those affected by the Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting today as well. Synagogue is located within 15 minutes of where Lorraine and I spent the first year of our married life while I was a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University.

Yours in Christ,

John L.

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    Tips for eating healthy! I'm bringing you a snack bag on Thursday.Eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables are known to fight cancer cells, and most Americans, especially those with leukemia, need to eat more of them. Sprinkle berries on top of cereal or whole-grain pancakes, top ice cream or frozen yogurt with peaches and blackberries, bake apples and sprinkle them with cinnamon, make fruit smoothies with strawberries and yogurt, and have an apple or banana as a snack during the day.Make protein a priority. The side effects of chemotherapy can include nausea and vomiting, which takes away some people’s appetite for meat, Sandquist says. But it’s very important for patients with leukemia to get protein because it will keep them strong. If a hamburger doesn’t appeal to you, try cooking something a little more bland, such as a piece of fish or chicken without much seasoning. It may also be easier to eat chicken or fish in soup, she says. If you are vegetarian, good protein foods include nuts and seeds, soy products such as tofu or soy milk, wheat or oat cereals, and eggs.I love yogurt and there are some really good ones that are high in protein. Also nuts are so good for you. I'll be bringing a supply of nuts for you to choose from. And some healthy protein drinks and bars. See you soon!Debra

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