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These are things we can't do on our own. Support from family, friends, and Divine help has gotten me thru 6 mo of chemo and three & half weeks hospitalization, following surgery. Some of my biggest support, other than family, came from my squad mates. I'm still on a long road to recovery but hope to resume shooting by the first of the year.

Good to see you're still hanging in there and shooting! I start my last (#12) session on Monday with pump removal on Wednesday. I'm told everything is going beyond expectations. The last 2 weeks have been the toughest. The neuropathy and nausea have started to be a problem. TG for the nausea drugs....they work. I have consults with my endocrinologist and surgical team near the end of the month. They're giving me until the end of September to recover a bit from chemo before surgery. I'm shooting as much as possible with GREAT support from my squad. Pistol is way too shaky at this point. At least PCC keeps me in the game. Glad they added Distinguished Senior to USPSA. Now, I only bump heads with guys 8 years younger. When I'm having a down day, just interacting with my shooting groups is the magic potion.

I've been on that regiment for awhile. I'm on my 9th session with 3 more to go. Get the pump removed tomorrow and then 11 days of "freedom". Be sure they keep a close eye on your white cell count and neutrophils !! Mine went in the toilet between session 1 and 2. At that point anything can trigger an infection and I spent 5 days in the hospital with heavy IV antibiotics. After that, I started getting an injection of Pegfilgrastim when my pump gets removed. It's an immune system booster that's worked perfect! Get some oversized shirts or order a "chemo shirt" with the zippers at the shoulders. They work great for your 46 hours on the pump and hookup for the port. If I can help you with any suggestions, just message me on FB....Larry Hemmens

All three of my dieticians have told me to load up on carbs and protiens and eat 4 to 6 times per day. So far, I've been able to gain a few pounds doing it. Limited workouts have helped keep up the appetite and shooting matches is keeping me happy.

Had an incredible day yesterday. All lab results came back favorable and ended up top dog at our weekly club match. FYI...absolutely no problems shooting PCC with the port. My PCC's have very little recoil. As stated earlier, my medical team saw no problems placing it on my "weak/left" side. Even weak side stages have been less of a problem than anticipated. Stay hydrated and as active as possible without overdoing it. We got this !!

Glad you had no problems getting your port installed. I shot a match Thursday night with my squad and had a great time. Got a bit winded but the fun of shooting with my friends more than made up for it.

I'm currently doing some heavy chemo, myself. Had this very conversation with my oncologist.I had the port placed on my weak side (left for me). I primarily shoot PCC. The port position is far enough "inboard" that I can still get a decent hold (not ideal) on the weak side. But, it's keeping me in the game and allows me to get out and socialize with my squad. These days, that's become more important than ever. Good luck with your treatment and take it a day at a time.