Most recent photo of the kids (Evan, Alena, and Liam)

3 of 3, this is the group photo that many of you might have seen in the recent LAF newsletter

2 of 3

New Photos from the Conversation with Lance event.

Treatment Week #1

Well, I've gotten two things accomplished so far this week sleeping and vomiting! The nausea has been pretty bad and unfortunately the two medicines I can take both make me really tired. I am starting to feel better and I plan on going back to work on Monday.

It's been really strange to experience the sickness of chemo again.

Bears vs. Packers

01/02/2005 - My Dad's Birthday & Bears vs. Packers

Unfortunately the Bears played as well as OU did in the Orange Bowl. But my Dad and I still had a great time. The stadium is amazing (our last bears game was in Jan 2002 at old Soldier Field).

Here's some pics from the game.

Cool Video on the LAF

I think it is a good overview of the mission of the LAF and the programs that the LAF sponsors. I found it on the Cyclists Combating Cancer website (http://www.ridetolive.org).

Thanks,

Andrew

Small - 56k Video
Small - DSL/Cable
Large - DSL/Cable
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Day One of Adria - Monday - 01/10/2005

Well, it was kind of surreal being back in the oncologists office and the treatment room. The chemo is much different from the BEP chemo I had in 2003. This is a quicker process and the frequency is much lower. However it has the usual chemo side affects. I'm feeling fairly strong, but a little nausea and overall blah feeling.

The stragest part of the adria is that it is bright red in color (aka the "Red Devil") and it's highly toxic. The nurses have to push it in with a syringe to ensure there's no leakage around the vein. It will cause tissue necrosis. My veins along the entry site turned red from the adria during the push.

All in all no surprises and I'm returning to work tomorrow.