November 27 -- I am happy

To all,

I am happy.

Last week Liz and I met our new Ottawa oncologist. TOH and the QCH were able to arrange to have my chemo treatments moved to Ottawa. Yesterday was my first treatment in Ottawa.

This makes my life, Liz's life and my kids' lives much easier. I am very thankful to TOH and to the QCH.

I will miss the great people at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal who have provided much support and love for the last seven months. Many, many thanks to them.

I am very impressed with the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre. It is a well-built and a well-designed facility. But more importantly operated by a well organized and remarkable staff. The nurses were great and very thoughtful and thorough. My thanks to them.

Special thanks to Dan and Barbara Greenberg whose leadership was instrumental in the creation of the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre. I, amongst so many, are benefitting from this important and needed facility.

I am happy.

Be healthy, be happy and cherish what you have.

Lots of love,

Arnie.

November 21

To all,

I am doing okay.

I have had my 4th chemo treatment post operation. My next treatment is scheduled for next Tuesday November 26th.

With this last treatment I am getting a better understanding of what my energy levels are during my 2 week cycle. With this knowledge I know when I am able to meet people and participate in meetings.

Rest assured, I am listening to Liz when she tells me I am over doing it.

I have learnt that from 5:00pm to 8:00pm are my witching hours. I eat dinner and usually fall asleep at the table hearing Liz say " Arnie, go up to bed, don't fall asleep at the table". So eventually I go upstairs.

Recently I volunteered to do a video for the ORCF.

The link to the video is:   http://review.bellmedia.ca/view/650815249.

I felt the need to tell my story. The hope is I will be able to help others in their battle with cancer.

Cancer can be beaten with love and strength and with a championship team.

Many thanks to everyone for your love which gives me my strength to do battle with cancer.

Be healthy, be happy and cherish what you have.

With much love,

Arnie.

November 8

To Family and Friends,

I hope all is well.

I am doing okay.

I have completed my 3rd chemo treatment after surgery. It was felt that I
needed 8 chemo treatments post surgery. This is insurance for me so I can
not complain.

Liz and I are off to Montreal Sunday to see my oncologist on Monday and
have my chemo treatment on Tuesday.

This present 2 week cycle has gone well. My major lack of energy is the
first weekend of my 2 week cycle after I get my Neulasta injection from
Liz Friday afternoon.

I have been able to attend meetings this week and interact with people. I
do have to watch that I do not overdo it.

I hope to go to shul this Shabbat.

You are all part of my Championship Team and my very sincere thanks to
everyone.

I will succeed in being a Champion.

All the very best,

Be healthy, be happy and cherish what you have.

Arnie.