28 February 2018

So far so good today. Nick's not quite horribly ill from the chemo, but he's very weak from the radiation, and from the cancer in his lungs. It's astonishing that someone can be out skateboarding one week, and be incapacitated and wheelchair-bound the next. Still, Nick's had more of an appetite in hospital than he's had the past few weeks at home. He's down about 25 pounds, but is most likely benefiting from IV hydration.

   The chemo ward's not as depressing this time around. Part of it's the steady stream of visitors, as well as the continual presence of Nick's wonderful girlfriend Alex. (aside: there may be plenty-o-fish in the sea, but Nick sure got bitten by a few piranhas and barracudas before finally meeting an angel fish!) The other part is that, apart from his diagnosis in 2012, Nick's never been sick from the cancer - just the treatment. Now that's changed. We've watched him become completely incapacitated from the disease in a ridiculously short time, and now don't fear the treatment as much.

 Nick's in C7-110a in Victoria Hospital. He welcomes visitors any time between 10:00 am and  9:00 pm.
                                           Nick and Alex

                                          Nick, Alex and her grandparents
                                         

                                          Below: Chris Pollack

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