It is Dienstage (Tuesday), 8:20pm here is Bad Salzhaussen. Today was a long day, appts spread out through the day, but I did get to sleep in a bit. Yesterday was my whole body moderate hyperthermia treatment, I'm not sure if it was easier the second time or if it was the meds that helped me get through it. Patients who have the extreme whole body hyperthermia are put into a twillight because they receive a small dose of chemo while being heated up to about 107 degrees. However, mine they only give you something if you ask and if you just can't take the heat anymore. The doctors said the moderate is a little less, so I was up to about 104 degrees internally. I wish i could weigh myself after those sessions, the amount of sweat is unreal. There are no real side effects of this treatment, just makes you tired. The first time I did it I slept the whole day... I'd take that over the headaches, nausea, weakness, etc. that comes with chemo and radiation.
I saw Dr. Herzog today and my blood work is still looking good. The plan is still to bring home the supplements and mistletoe injections. Sometime in December I'll be heading back here for follow-up treatments (local hyperthermia, ozone, infusions, & magnetic field). Hopefully flights will be a little cheaper buying them 3 months in advance rather than 3 weeks.
On another note, my dad and I set out on yet another adventure this past weekend. This time we went the opposite way on the zug (train) to Gelzhaussen. It was a beautiful city, it had the essence of new and old Germany. The town is on a mountain side and has steep streets and sidewalks. Once you reach the top...the view is AMAZING! Nothing I have ever seen before. All the houses and churches reminded me of the little Christmas villages people set up under their Christmas trees. We toured the old church and I was able to light 2 candles, one for my family and one for my friends. So know that there is a light shinning for you all in Germany :)
On Sunday, we ventured out once again. This time we hit up a Blues Fest, the taxi ride there might have been scarier then a roller coaster with no seat belts. The roads around here are just...well lets just say there are very few straight roads. Taking sharp turns, at 40mph, on a narrow road sure can make your tum tum do a flippity flop! Needless to say, we made it to the fest with the lunch still in our bellies and enjoyed some good blues and yummy brats.
As beautiful of a country Germany is, I am starting to feel home sick. Missing my familie and freundens, especially my little buddy Brayden. I can't wait to give him a big squeeze and smooch! Well I'm off to bed.
Gute Nacht,
Emily Klaus
a candle for my family and friends
great shot of the church and homes in Gelnhaussen
Local Hyperthermia to my upper spine.
Flight over to Amsterdam..."who's this guy?"