April 19, 2025

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We were laughing last night. What a treat. The steroids are kicking in and Marlon is wired. Lights out and his brain kicks into overdrive. His self diagnosed ADHD brain is super charged on speed.

Some of his questions:

Anabolic steroids vs medical steroids - difference 

What does LED stand for

Mathematical formula to calculate buoyancy 

Mathematical formula to calculate air pressure 

What is lung capacity?

There were more but then he kept his ramblings inside. I suggested he should use some of this ramped up brain power to do some school work, especially math but I wonder if it might be too erratic to concentrate.

Since being admitted Marlon has gained 6 kilograms. All is water retention. His IV is constantly dripping in liquid plus he is still drinking but his body hasn't been able to process the liquid. Last night he woke up so many times in the night to go pee. He is looking more like himself. He had such extreme swelling in his face and neck which was partially the cancer and partially fluid but he is starting to look more like himself again. What a shock to see he had lost 4 kg when he was weighed today (less than 24 hours since last weigh in).

Great. He's feeling better. Thanks for the help. We'll be on our way now. Bye.

If only…

Today was the day I had been concerned about all week. I was going to work a shift at work. Shortly after I drove off, Marlon messaged me to say his blood sugar was high. Likely from steroids. While at work I got a call from the hospital saying that Marlon needed insulin. Ugh. One more thing. I had an equilibrium and that shook me up. As the primary caregiver, it is advisable that I don't work. Things can change on a dime. He is feeling ok but his blood sugar did continue to climb all day, even after insulin. This I heard from his brother who took the evening shift and hung out with him. 

What a day. 


Nice to see the dogs today. I miss them but they have been spoiled at home. 



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