https://www.facebook.com/kevin.cimoli/posts/1919837791369744 A package arrived when Kevin was at his lowest. It took me a few days to give it to him. He needed that boost and this absolutely boosted him! Bikers Against Bullies added Cimoli Strong to their ride shirts for this years Ride to the 78th! Kevin was so humbled and blown away by … Continue reading Support that turns the tide. . .
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How did he get this cancer? HPV and what you should know. . .
Talking to Cheyenne the other day about Kevin's cancer and it occurred to us that there is so much misunderstanding of this cancer. I am trying to be as vocal about this as possible because there are so many misconception with HPV cancer. Even Cheyenne and Shelby were afraid to ask, and thought that I … Continue reading How did he get this cancer? HPV and what you should know. . .
Quick Update . . .
Quick update! He did very well after this last chemo. The adjusted the medications and he did not get nausea like the first! He slept for 3 days straight but made it to his radiation appointments. Over the weekend he was able to stay awake longer and watch TV. That is a huge improvement because … Continue reading Quick Update . . .
Chemo #2 today . . .
Today is chemo treatment #2 of 3 planned. The drug used is Cisplatin. Last time, he got sick the same day. This round they have changed the anti nausea meds and I feel much more prepared and know what to look for. We are hopeful he wont get sick this time but need all the … Continue reading Chemo #2 today . . .
Radiation effects . . .
Since the 4th of July, its been a transition period. We went from recovering from the first chemo, to dealing with side effects of the radiation treatments. It seems like radiation #10, on the 5th, was the one that started the side effects. That day was an overall good day. Addison rode along for the … Continue reading Radiation effects . . .
Hope, Fear, Anxiety: Resolute Determination . . .
All emotions mixed into one. My feelings as we start the path to freedom from cancer. No radiation today but Kevin has his first radiation appointment for a trial run. They will go through the steps to ensure everything is set up correctly with his mask, and make sure he can handle it okay. Honestly, … Continue reading Hope, Fear, Anxiety: Resolute Determination . . .
Peg Tube Placement
Kevin had the procedure for the feeding tube placement on Thursday. He was extremely anxious about the procedure. Really didn't help that we got there, we find out the blood test he took the day before, wasn't complete. Someone forgot to include a very important test so we had to go to the lab again … Continue reading Peg Tube Placement
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