tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post3977210935238580453..comments2024-03-23T10:55:30.196-05:00Comments on Cold Fusion Guy: 39 Radiation TreatmentsJim Peethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-75271142258347999722018-01-17T10:19:20.623-06:002018-01-17T10:19:20.623-06:00January 17th:
PSA test today &
Eyebrow surg...January 17th: <br /><br />PSA test today & <br />Eyebrow surgery to remove a cyst. (Local Doc was able to drain a bit with a 1/4" cut ... but not remove). Painful<br /><br />Also radiation burns appeared on my backsideJim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-22433116206361373512018-01-15T09:45:47.763-06:002018-01-15T09:45:47.763-06:00January 15th: Final day # 39
Cold (4 degrees) and...January 15th: Final day # 39<br /><br />Cold (4 degrees) and very slippery. Kathee normally doesn't go on Mondays b/c she babysits all day. She wanted to be there for the graduation photos and so she came with me (separate vehicles). <br /><br />In the lobby: Greg and Veronica and later Scott and his wife Barbara.<br /><br />Greg on the bed before he … upon leaving we embraced.<br /><br />Rad techs: Lisa and Jacob. Upon final "zapping" I teared up.<br /><br />There was a lobby "ceremony" with Dan, Mark, Maura and her husband Steve, and Lisa and Jacob<br /><br />I'm done … need to heal. Next up is urologist on January 25th<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/952928181446676480" rel="nofollow">Photos 1</a><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/952928273671081984" rel="nofollow">Photo 2</a><br /><br /><a href="http://midwestemmys.org/20080927/2008-emmy-awards/" rel="nofollow">Maura has an emmy</a><br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-74052976810454516252018-01-13T08:53:25.218-06:002018-01-13T08:53:25.218-06:00video of the big crash
This is on the way to Meth...<a href="http://www.startribune.com/multicar-pileup-closes-hwy-169-southbound-in-hopkins/468957563/" rel="nofollow">video of the big crash</a><br /><br />This is on the way to Methodist Hospital. The way we normally go. We heard about the crash and went secondary roadsJim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-81471615508786166092018-01-12T09:13:56.194-06:002018-01-12T09:13:56.194-06:00The big accident today:
The southbound lanes of ...<a href="http://www.startribune.com/multicar-pileup-closes-hwy-169-southbound-in-hopkins/468957563/" rel="nofollow">The big accident today</a>:<br /><br /><i><br />The southbound lanes of Hwy. 169 in Hopkins have reopened following a multi-car pileup that had lanes blocked for more than 2½ hours Friday morning.<br /><br />Slippery conditions led to a series of chain-reaction crashes on an overpass in the vicinity of Excelsior Boulevard just before 6 a.m., the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.<br /><br />The scene was reminiscent of a demolition derby as car after car bumped into each other on the icy overpass. There were so many vehicles involved that authorities closed the southbound lanes and diverted all over traffic onto Excelsior Boulevard.<br /><br />“Fifteen to 20 may be on the low side,” a spokesman working in MnDOT’s traffic management center said. “It was nonstop.”<br /><br />The State Patrol said 22 vehicles were involved.<br /><br />It started with a crash between a van and a sedan. Then other drivers began to change lanes, lost traction and hit other vehicles., said Lt. Tiffani Nielson of the State Patrol.<br /><br />Three people were injured and one person was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injures, she said.<br /><br />An appeal over a police scanner called for “extra cars [officers] to help write [up] crash reports.”<br /><br />The wreckage was cleared and the highway was reopened around 8:35 a.m.<br /><br />Black ice may have played a role in the pile up at temperatures were below zero at the time.<br /><br /><br /><br /></i>Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-35126644985601858392018-01-12T09:05:32.934-06:002018-01-12T09:05:32.934-06:00January 12th / # 38
Bitterly cold (minus 9 leavin...January 12th / # 38<br /><br />Bitterly cold (minus 9 leaving and minus 10 returning) and icy. Big accident on Hwy 169 S … we went the Winnetka / Louisiana route to avoid.<br /><br />Older Asian man (Hospital worker changing the trash) helped me out of the car.<br /><br />In the waiting room: Veronica; Gregg arrived after us; Scott (the lawyer) had his step-daughter Cassidy with him.<br /><br />Rad Techs: Dianne and Lisa. Last time to see Dianne as she won' be there next week.<br /><br />Leaving lobby: Maura, Dan, and Mark plus the other Scott's wife Jodi (he was in treatment and I missed him)<br /><br />Now home at 8:50 and about to have oatmeal<br /><br />Last day is Monday!!! Yeah!!!!<br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-37844105666696958452018-01-11T11:41:39.751-06:002018-01-11T11:41:39.751-06:00Not complaining but recording: Radiation side effe...Not complaining but recording: Radiation side effects: Leaking ... partial elimination ... pain sometimes peeing ... dripping urine instead of stream ... ; fatigue: naps several times a day (long naps); Up in the night to "p" about every 2 hours; loose stool.<br /><br />Saw <a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/951506393097482241" rel="nofollow">this</a> about how long to recover: 2 to 3 months.Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-3210530890767647032018-01-11T08:55:28.736-06:002018-01-11T08:55:28.736-06:00January 11th: # 37
Icy and cold drive in. 15 deg...January 11th: # 37<br /><br />Icy and cold drive in. 15 degrees. We left 15 min early and arrived at about 7:20. We eschewed the freeway and went via the Winnetka / Louisiana route. <br /><br />In the lobby: Only Gregg! Scott (the attorney) and his wife (Barbara) arrived a bit later and then Veronica.<br /><br />Lab techs: Dianne and Ann Marie<br /><br />Leaving lobby: Maura and Dan now there. Driving out we saw Jodi / Scott and Mark (fireman) arriving.<br /><br />We gassed up in Plymouth and were home by 8:45<br /><br />2 to go! Then I pray for 2 things: healing from the radiation (bowels and bladder) and then my urology appointment two weeks from today!<br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-16735382488073923792018-01-10T10:49:13.352-06:002018-01-10T10:49:13.352-06:00The Scott who is very sick (throat and sinus cance...The Scott who is very sick (throat and sinus cancer) is the very important <a href="http://www.hjlawfirm.com/news/359-scott-nelson-meets-with-minnesota" rel="nofollow">Scott Nelson </a> attorney with <a href="http://www.hjlawfirm.com/" rel="nofollow">Hellmuth & Johnson</a>. Here named <a href="http://www.hjlawfirm.com/news/371-hellmuth-johnson-attorneys-named-to" rel="nofollow">MN Super Lawyer</a>Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-65214466951310918052018-01-10T08:52:43.790-06:002018-01-10T08:52:43.790-06:00January 10th / # 36
Weather mild (above freezing)...January 10th / # 36<br /><br />Weather mild (above freezing) with EZ drive in. Big change coming tomorrow.<br /><br />In the lobby: Gregg & Veronica. Also the very sick Scott. Today his step-son, Chris, with him. Chris is USMC Vet who served 4 terms in Iraq. In quiet moment while Gregg & Veronica were in therapy and Scott was changing, I offered Gospel of John to Chris who gladly accepted.<br /><br />Rad Techs: Liza and Jacob<br /><br />Lobby leaving: Maura, Jodi (the other Scott's wife), Dan. Chris still there. Saw Mark the fireman as we exited hospital (he just arriving)<br /><br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-78844343174810521602018-01-09T08:54:18.091-06:002018-01-09T08:54:18.091-06:00January 9, 2018: Day # 35
Mild (about 33 degrees)...January 9, 2018: Day # 35<br /><br />Mild (about 33 degrees)<br /><br />In the lobby: Veronica; We were a bit late so missed Gregg before but saw him when he left (he precedes me on machine #1); Scott (throat cancer) with his father Daryhl.<br /><br />Leaving: the other Scott's (throat cancer) wife, Jodi (he was in treatment); Maura; Dan (the one who refused gospel of John). As we went to see the Dr: Mark the firefighter who accepted a gospel of John. <br /><br />Rad Techs: Diane and Lisa. I don't have favorites - but these women are delightful.<br /><br />Saw the Dr and Grace the nurse<br /><br />Home at 8:45 <br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-44573676216010456922018-01-08T09:07:31.823-06:002018-01-08T09:07:31.823-06:00January 8th # 34
Weather is mild - I think 27 deg...January 8th # 34<br /><br />Weather is mild - I think 27 degrees. Big change from minus 10 a week ago.<br /><br />I'm on my own with the truck as Kathee is babysitting (every Monday).<br /><br />In the lobby: Gregg, Veronica and Scott (throat cancer) with his son Daniel.<br /><br />Rad techs: Jacob and Diane<br /><br />Leaving in the lobby: man having his 44th prostate cancer rad appointment. Grad day for him. Didn't get his name and have never seen him before. Also Maura, Mark (the fireman). Daniel still there waiting for his dad to finish treatments<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/950382056793690112" rel="nofollow">Selfie</a> with Cathy, Grace, Lori and Dr Haley.<br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-35875265817368970592018-01-05T08:28:02.822-06:002018-01-05T08:28:02.822-06:00January 5th / # 33
Bitterly cold - minus 9 / EZ d...January 5th / # 33<br /><br />Bitterly cold - minus 9 / EZ drive in but we saw an accident on Hwy 169 on the way home<br /><br />In the lobby: Greg; Scott (the very sick guy) and his sister Stacy; Veronica; and Dan (new guy - colon cancer); On the way out, Maura walking in and Mark (fireman) just driving into the parking lot.<br /><br />Offered gospel of John to Dan who declined.<br /><br />Rad techs: Dianne and Lisa. Dianne talks like she is a Christian.<br /><br />Saw Sue (nurse) and Lori (admin)<br /><br />Home at 8:18 am. The earliest return.<br /><br />Cold streak to end this weekend<br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-19759532279249672232018-01-04T09:00:12.211-06:002018-01-04T09:00:12.211-06:00January 4th #32:
Weather basically zero / roads g...January 4th #32:<br /><br />Weather basically zero / roads good<br /><br />In the lobby: Craig, Veronica, Scott and his father Daryhl. Leaving: Maura, Mark (fireman)<br /><br />Rad techs: Diane and Michelle<br /><br />Saw Dr Haley today (weekly) and reviewed all. Increased bladder spasticity - last night up every hour to "p". Once radiation is done should heal.<br /><br />Home at 8:45 <br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-42750172928063273712018-01-03T09:02:00.743-06:002018-01-03T09:02:00.743-06:00Jan 3rd # 31:
1 degree (feels better than the min...Jan 3rd # 31:<br /><br />1 degree (feels better than the minus 10!)<br /><br />In the lobby: Greg, Veronica, Scott with his sister today. Scott looks very sick. Is doing chemo plus radiation. <br /><br />On leaving: Hindu man and his son-in-law and Maura. Tomorrow is Hindu man's last day. He embraced me. Hope to get a picture tomorrow.<br /><br />Daryhl (sp) left the gospel of John in the waiting area (see yesterday) and somehow it lasted all day without being thrown out. Was stacked neatly with magazines. <br /><br />Lab techs: Lisa and Ann Marie<br /><br />Home at 8:40. Had to stop for gas and picked up 2 McD's breakfast burritos<br /><br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-50471051934536387412018-01-02T08:36:51.683-06:002018-01-02T08:36:51.683-06:00January 2nd # 30
Minus 8
In the lobby: Greg (pr...January 2nd # 30<br /><br />Minus 8 <br /><br />In the lobby: Greg (precedes me on machine # 1). Machine # 2 down so the lobby backed up a bit: Scott and Jodi (Scott's wife). Veronica. Scott # 2 with his 80 year old father Daryhl (said he had an "h" in his name). Nice chat with Daryhl while Scott went off for lab work. Was able to share the Gospel of John with him. Latter Maura arrived (as we were leaving) and another woman whom I've seen before (on crutches). Don't know her name.<br /><br />Rad techs: Diane and Lisa<br /><br />Home at 8:30<br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-58969029497565196882017-12-29T08:40:22.225-06:002017-12-29T08:40:22.225-06:0012/29 # 29
On my own as the grandkids are at the ...12/29 # 29<br /><br />On my own as the grandkids are at the house and she is watching them.<br /><br />Slippery drive (not as bad as yesterday) and bitterly cold. Parking lot slippery. I enlisted a contractor, Garrett, to walk along side me<br /><br />In the lobby: Mark (new guy, firefighter, cancer in his knee), Greg. A young beautiful woman completely bald. Said hello but that's it. On the way out, Maura had arrived.<br /><br />Techs: Diane and Lisa<br /><br />Safely home at 8:30 am<br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-39971980251917170592017-12-28T09:53:27.819-06:002017-12-28T09:53:27.819-06:00The conditions today:
A light covering of snow w...<a href="http://www.startribune.com/snow-leads-to-scores-of-crashes-and-spin-outs-during-morning-commute/466947463/" rel="nofollow">The conditions today</a>:<br /><br /><i><br />A light covering of snow was all it took to turn Thursday's morning commute into a slippery drive as slick roads led to scores of crashes and spin outs.<br /><br />At 8:30 a.m., more than 30 incidents snarled traffic, including a car vs. semitrailer truck crash on northbound I-35W at County Road I in Mounds View. Between 5 and 8 a.m., MnDOT's traveler information site 511mn.org has listed more than 50 crashes or spin outs.<br /><br />It was not the amount of snow, less than an inch in most places across the metro, but temperatures hovering around zero made for treacherous driving.<br /><br />MnDOT has warned drivers early this morning to expect a much slower commute as chemicals are not as effective when temperatures sink to zero or below.<br /><br />"Plows out in metro clearing snow, dropping salt," MnDOT spokesman Kevin Gutknecht said in a tweet before the commute got started. "Temps may create slick spots. Take it slow this a.m., arrive dent free."<br /><br />The agency issued the usual advice: Keep the speeds down. MnDOT also reminded drivers to clear the snow off of headlights and tail lights before putting their car in drive.<br /><br />Hennepin County has 71 plows out clearing snow and laying anti-icing materials on county roads.<br /><br />By 6 a.m. snow totals were 0.4 inches in St. Cloud and at the weather service's offices in Chanhassen, and 0.2 inches at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.<br /><br />Behind the snow, another surge of bitterly cold air will arrive Thursday night and persist into Monday, the National Weather Service said.<br /><br />Windchill readings are forecast to reach -30 degrees in the metro area Saturday morning and -22 degrees on Sunday morning.<br /><br />"Frostbite can set in in as little as 15 minutes on any exposed skin with wind chills of 25 below or colder," the weather service warned. And that is the situation most of Minnesota will face .<br /><br /></i>Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-59489585018807131492017-12-28T09:35:31.680-06:002017-12-28T09:35:31.680-06:0012/28 # 28
Snowy, icy day. We left the house at 6...12/28 # 28<br /><br />Snowy, icy day. We left the house at 6:50 am<br /><br />In the lobby: Greg, Sue, Maura, and Karen (we've seen her before but had not met her).<br /><br />Sue is moving to another time, so this was the last day to see her.<br /><br />Machine broke while Greg was on it. 40 min delay. When the machine started up, Greg let me take his place (we switched places).<br /><br />Drive home was icy. We saw 3 accidents involving 4 cars on Hwy 169, so we were glad to arrive home safely at 9:20<br /><br />Today is our 43rd anniversary.<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/946401454029406209" rel="nofollow">Sue, Greg and Kathee</a><br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/946400216680423424" rel="nofollow">Early days</a>Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-10571976404683086842017-12-27T17:02:46.938-06:002017-12-27T17:02:46.938-06:00To be a slippery drive tomorrowTo be a <a href="http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/category/weather/#.WkQl93ZAS-0.twitter" rel="nofollow">slippery drive</a> tomorrowJim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-63119503282905905812017-12-27T09:41:51.509-06:002017-12-27T09:41:51.509-06:00Update just minutes ago on Dionn (from FB):
Our f...Update just minutes ago on Dionn (from FB):<br /><br /><i>Our family is experiencing a horrific time during Dionn Clare cancer treatment. <br />After speaking with Dionns team over the holiday it was advised that Dionn be admitted to Methodist Hospital. <br />Dionn is in ICU<br />It is not advised to have visitors come see Dionn. <br />I am waiting to meet with new doctors to navigate what our next steps will be. <br />We are thankful for the support and I apologize as I am not in a place to talk. <br />Please be specific in prayer for Dionn, his friends and family.</i>Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-28290251852958849922017-12-27T09:02:55.350-06:002017-12-27T09:02:55.350-06:0012/27 #27:
More cold: minus 8 when we left and re...12/27 #27:<br /><br />More cold: minus 8 when we left and returned<br /><br />In the lobby: Maura, Sue, Greg, Scott & wife Jodi. [correction from yesterday where I called her Lori]<br /><br />Techs: Lisa, Sonja, and Sarah (a Sarah new to me).<br /><br />Saw the Dr ... all OK. Nurse Sue.<br /><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/jrpeet/status/946033350950580227" rel="nofollow">27</a><br /><br />Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-60798885569543808402017-12-26T08:42:54.248-06:002017-12-26T08:42:54.248-06:0012/26 # 26:
Bitterly cold: -7 when we left the ho...12/26 # 26:<br /><br />Bitterly cold: -7 when we left the house.<br /><br />In the lobby: Maura, Sue & h = Daryl, Greg, Scott & wife Lori<br /><br />New woman Veronica. From Mexico. Kathee gave her a gospel of John.<br /><br />Techs: Jacob & Diane.<br /><br />Machine fault during treatment. Machine had to reset ... delay of 5 minJim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-88607959799441208362017-12-22T08:37:49.275-06:002017-12-22T08:37:49.275-06:0012/22 # 25:
EZ drive in:
Rad waiting room quiet ...12/22 # 25:<br /><br />EZ drive in:<br /><br />Rad waiting room quiet today. Greg there who precedes me.<br /><br />Maura arrives. Turns out she is a Star Trib reporter whom I follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/mauralerner" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>.<br /><br />Lab techs: Jacob (who turned 24 yesterday - I sing Happy Birthday to him) and Lisa.<br /><br />Today is Mark's last day but he was coming in later and I missed him.<br /><br />Leaving: wished nurses Cathy and Grace Merry Christmas ... saw Lab tech Camie and hugged herJim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-11331212866380670462017-12-21T08:55:46.480-06:002017-12-21T08:55:46.480-06:0012/21 #24:
Traffic EZ. Kathee drove. I was up at ...12/21 #24:<br /><br />Traffic EZ. Kathee drove. I was up at 6:10 and we left the house at 7 a.m.<br /><br />In the lobby: Sue (breast cancer) and Greg (prostate).<br /><br />Rad techs: Camie, Michelle w Sonja as an observer (she is interested in Rad tech training).<br /><br />Had a gospel in my pocket and offered it to Michelle who accepted. I quoted 1 Tim 1:15 to Michelle and Sonja.<br /><br />Leaving: bald breast cancer woman & Scott (throat cancer) and his wife Lori <br /><br />Camie made Christmas cookies and we brought 2 home.<br /><br />Stopped at McD's and bought breakfast burrito.<br /><br />Now home and having coffee.Jim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26981669.post-33243632341905818172017-12-20T12:49:51.947-06:002017-12-20T12:49:51.947-06:00Emily Wilson is the artist of the nature themed wa...<a href="http://emilywilsonsculpture.com/index.html" rel="nofollow">Emily Wilson</a> is the artist of the nature themed wall sculpture. Inquiring about buying one of her piecesJim Peethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649414726939918803noreply@blogger.com