Hi!
I hope this finds all of you enjoying the beautiful autumn weather. Wouldn't it be great if this could last for another couple of months? (The older I get, the less I look forward to snow.)
Today we had an appointment with my oncologist, Kevin Mortara. I had some blood tests, and then we had a visit with the doctor. He seemed pleased with my overall condition, i.e. weight, strength, cognitive abilities, etc., but, of course, he has no idea of how successful the radiation and / or the chemotherapy has been. At some point the chemo will resume, but until we see Dr. Mehta in Madison next month, I am off all medicines except an antibiotic.
Generally, I feel almost back to normal. I'm enjoying my time and work in the classroom during the day and reading student papers at night. My appetite is back, the metallic taste is gone, and I've started biking again. Like before, I am just taking one day at a time.
Next week I will meet my new radiology oncologist, Dr. Howard, who comes to Appleton via Harvard, Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and most recently, the UW Hospital where he worked closely with Dr Mehta, who is regarded as one of the nation's best. Needless to say, I feel I am in good hands and am grateful for the peace of mind his expertise and reputation give my family and me.
In October, then, we will learn just how well the treatments have worked thus far and what the next step(s) will be. Keep your fingers crossed that the results will be good and that I can beat whatever the odds are. Your calls, cards, letters, notes, and prayers have been a constant source of support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
God bless you all.
Denny
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Mr. O,
Katie Schmidt's mom here. I received your blog site from her. Email is a wonderful thing when your oldest is at college! Please know that we are all praying for you and your family and wish you all the best. I'm glad you have been well enough to teach because this year's seniors would have really missed a great year. Katie enjoyed your class so much last year and really learned a lot. Thank your daughter for the blog, it's a wonderful way to keep in touch and learn what's going on without asking a lot of questions to a lot of people. God Bless!
Denny,
I have been thinking of you since school started and hoping you were able to return. Donna Paltzer and I share notes each time we volunteer together at Leaven. God bless.
Helene Iverson
Mr. O
I'm not sure if you remember me but I had you five years ago at Xavier. I continued on to St. Norbert College and now I teach 4th grade in Milwaukee. I would not have survived college If I wouldn't have had you as an educator. I would also not be the teacher I am today without having you as a teacher. Thank you for all you've done for me. I am praying for you and your family! Stay strong, I know we are all rooting for you!
*Annie Turner
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