The Voyage Continues
Hello Everyone,
The voyage continues as I begin my third 5-day cycle of treatment today. As usual, I have felt progressively better since the previous cycle, which was significantly worse than the first one. I could really feel the cumulative effects of the chemotherapy, experiencing consistent nausea, diminished appetite, and some vomiting. It also took me longer to pull out of it once I got home, I felt uncomfortable pretty regularly for almost a week, which made me a real grouch (sorry mom and dad)!.
Good news from the doc today: he said the chest x-ray from last week reveals that the lesions in my lungs have receded significantly. So it appears that these strange chemicals they’re injecting me with are helping! Doc is optimistic that the original plan for my treatment will be effective, but we really won’t know for sure until I get another PET scan in a few weeks. From there, he will know if I need more treatment.
Fund raising efforts have been very successful! The benefit brunch in Alpine, TX went off well. I wished I could have been there to see everyone, but I had just been released from the hospital when it was happening. Fortunately, I was able to have a video chat on Skype with folks at the brunch and got to talk to many friends. It’s mesmerizing to have so many wonderful people come together to help a friend out. BIG thanks to Michelle, Ashley, and the many wonderful other people who helped organize it.
Many other wonderful individuals have donated to the website or to me personally. I wish I could thank everyone individually in this update, but a big virtual “group hug” will have to do for now. I have learned that having a social network of support is immensely helpful throughout the process of dealing with cancer (or any major illness for that matter). Just having people offer their thoughts, prayers, and/or simple acts of doing is an important component of the healing process. I feel blessed to have a network of people who are motivated to help me financially as well. These times are tough for people who don’t have medical insurance or cannot get effective coverage. I think it is ironic that I am going through this adventure while a national debate on healthcare reform is going on. I hope that our politicians can put their differences aside and agree on a plan soon that is good for those who need it the most.
Up ahead is yet another fundraiser that a community of good-hearted friends and colleagues are organizing here in Fort Collins, on November, 14th at Avogadro’s. There will be live music, a silent auction, and lots of jolly beer-drinking. If you are in the neighborhood, feel free to come visit and dance with good people. There should be an advertisement for it on the website soon.
Gotta get through this dreary section of the trip so I can make it to those warm sunny days up ahead…
Much love,
Jason Bush
Comments (16)
keep your head high dude. Im praying for you and wish you the best!
I love you my brother!! You know my heart is with you always!
Jason
Hang in there…you are a remarkable young man…keep that smile and great attitude!!
We love you…and think of you often…
You are well on your way to crushing that cancer into oblivion! You are doing great and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Bushdoctor Benefest.
Positive energy coming your way from Spring Texas!~~~~ It was good to hear from you the other day, the boys are looking forward to the return of the monkey man!
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”
-Friedrich Nietzsche
I love ya Bush!! I love your attitude, your spirit, and positiveness from the day I met ya! You will beat this because of it!! Take care!
This is only a moment, it’s not the rest of your life …I stole that bit of wisdom from the latest issue of Oprah’s magazine!!! Hey, you take what seems good, no matter the reference!.
Lotsa big, big hugs, sweetie.
That’s great to hear my friend! We all figured you’re tough as shit. Can’t wait for the 14th…it’s going to rawk. Hang in there and know that me and the band and the crew are thinking bout ya!
Been sending lots and lots of positive vibrations your way brother. Glad to hear that you are kicking cancer’s ass. 14th? oh yeah!
Thinking of you daily and glad to hear good reports…as voiced by so many, you are a remarkable young man…keep smiling…we’re praying for you.
Love from H- Town.
Bush! We are thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way. You are one strong individual and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. We were so happy to hear the great news. Keep doing what you’re doing so you can beat this!! Miss ya!
Sending my love n strength daily, great to hear good things from you. Can’t wait to see you soon!
I think about you every day cuz. This web site and our family have been rich sources of information. We will call you soon and talk about visiting you in CO okay. We will be in touch soon. Love right back at ya. ~B&R
Sending our love your way. We will be at the benefit rocking and raising.
I always knew Bush could take a lickin’.
Hope you have some cute nurses. I earmarked some money for you for a nice sponge bath, but all I could afford was Nurse Bertha. Big Bertha they call her. I hear she has strong hands.
be careful with chemo. Figures are overrated , it’s expensive and it might cause mayor problems in the future.
Give your body all it needs and it will be the best option to get rid of the cancer.
Also plenty of natural treatments , detox programs , etc.