Thursday May 26th Wayne is starting chemotherapy…Please pray that it goes well…

Sunday, May 30th:
They say that the 3rd & 4th day after chemotherapy are the hardest and those are the days you will start to feel sick. I guess it is because I am the kind of person that if you tell me what to do or how I am going to feel I have to do the opposite. It is Sunday morning 3 days after my first chemotherapy and I feel very good. I have had some high blood sugar since I am on steroids ( Guess my baseball career is over) and I am a bit sore, however I feel like I am on the road to kicking this cancer in the backside…

June 6th 2010  

It has been 10 days since my frist chemo. treatment and other than some bone pain and tiredness I am doing well. I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has been praying for us. I also have to say thank you in a big way for the people who have donated financially to our cancer treatment fund. I will be sending thank you cards out very soon.

June 9th and it has been 13 days since my first chemotherapy. I had a lotofpeople tell me I would feel sick and worn down. I am proud to say I have not thrown up yet. I have not lost my hair. I am not depressed. I am a little sore and a bit tired,however I do not feel the way they say I should..I guess at this point it is Wayne 1 Cancer 0

15 Days after chemotheray and very sore, however most of the other things they said I would feel have not surfaced yet…We did The Relay For Life in Juno Beach tonight. I walked the survivor lap and Sharon did the caregivers lap…

I ask that you all say a special prayer for the family of Kristin Hoke who was such a strong woman and let us into her life to see her battle with cancer and teach us so much. Kristin Hoke may have not survived cancer, however she won over so many people and changed so many lives. Kristin will “Live on” in our hearts…

June 15th 2010 -  I have 2 more days until my next chemotherapy and they keep telling me “This is the one that is going to kick your butt”.  I am not sure if people realize that if you tell me I can not do something it makes me want to prove you wrong…The first chemo was supposed to make me sick and kick my back side, however since the first chemo I have walked in the Relay For Life, I have performed 3 times at The Improv (and made people laugh).  I guess we will wait and see…I had the chance to do some comedy tonight and for me that brief bit of time on stage is heaven…I can not lie and say that I have not had some bad days. This past Friday we did the Relay For Life.  I walked the surivors lap and Sharon walked the caregivers lap and then we walked a lap together. Yesterday, I was in the shower and I realized that my hair is starting to fall out.  Last week a lady we know who fought cancer with a passion and helped so many people, passed away.  These things reminded me that I have cancer and even with the hard times I must fight on and beat this so we can fight for those who can not fight for themselves! I have to say many thanks to everyone for the support. Thursday as I sit and they put a needle in my arm just know that I am going to beat cancer and not only beat it I am going to make it suffer for trying to live in my body!

June 23rd  2010

Well I am now off of steroids for 16 days. I am very sore and have to admit that I have been up and down with my emotions. I always want to fight and be strong,however I am learning it is ok to break down as long as when I am done I rise and fight another round. I feel like a boxer who gets knocked down and as the ref  counts to 10 the boxer gets up right before the 10 count.

I have to say many thanks to the people who have donated to my cancer treatment fund at Wachovia. I will be working on sending out thank you letters,however I do not have everyones name’s. I hope to get as much info. from the bank as I can,however just know if you do not get a card it is because I was not able to get your name or address from the bank. I will say thank you to all and I am again speechless for the thoughts,prayers and help everyone has given.

June 30, 2010

Started a regimen of acupuncture, massage and cranio sacral therapy last week to work along side with chemo.  These therapies really help my pain and are good for the mind, body and spirit.  Sharon has also been able to incorporate yoga into her routine to help her keep her mind, body and spirit stong and healthy.  Now two treatments in, I am proud to say I still have not thrown up!!  We cannot thank everyone enough for all of the spiritual, emotional and financial support!  Thank you to all the Team Felber members, we couldn’t do it without you!

July 1, 2010

I was listening to some good old James Taylor and this line just stuck out to me and it reminded me of how I pray every day as I fight cancer.  Wayne 7 Cancer 0….

“Won’t you look down upon me Jesus
You got to help me make a stand
You just got to see me through another day
My body’s achin’ and my time is at hand
And I won’t make it any other way.”

July 8th 2010

I had my third chemotherapy treatment and they say this is the one that is going to kick my butt…They said that about chemotherappy # 2 and to prove people wrong 11 days after chemo. # 2 I shot my first major TV Pilot…

 

 

July 8th 2010

Chemotherapy #3 is in the bag. Wayne 3 Cancer 0…I will have a catscan in a few weeks before my next chemotherapy treatment and at that time the doctor will decide if we can stop chemotherapy after treament # 6…If it looks like things are shrinking I will be so excited..I have all the faith in the world that with the support of all of my Team Felber members I will beat this cancer…If you are in the West Palm Beach area and have no plans on August 27th join us along with the Cancer Alliance For Help & Hope ay Brio in the Gardens Mall from 5:30-8:30 for an awesome fundraiser. The cost is $20.00 andwe will have a lot of silent auctions,great food, I will be the guest DJ for the night ( Yup me Dj Cancer Fighter). This is a great cause. The CAncer Alliance helps people with other needs outside of medical. Many people forget that when you have cancer that your mortgage company,car company,electric company etc. do not care they just want their payments and this is where the Cancer Alliance steps in. Sharon & I were blessed first hand and this is our way of saying “thank you” so please call me if you want to buy tickets @ 561-329-8457…Or just donate to them…Also remember you can help by going to any WACHOVIA bank and donating to help with my treatments ( it is The Wayne Felber Cancer Treatment Fund). That is all for now..Hugs & Thanks from Sharon & Wayne AKA Team Felber…..

July 22, 2010

Wayne had a catscan to see how the chemotherapy is working and if the cancer is going away. We will find out the results in 7 days when we meet with Dr. Smukler and on the same day Wayne will have his 4th chemotherapy treatment…..Keep an eye out for results….

July 29, 2010

Usually when the doctor comes in the room he has good news and bad news…Today my doctor told me “Wayne I only have good news” The cancer in my chest and middle abdomen is GONE after 3 treatments and the cancer in my lower abdomen is getting smaller…So it seems that I will finish chemotherapy in late September & the…n 4-6 months to recover and get back to a normal life….Can I get an AMEN? Thank you everyone….

July 29, 2010

Chemotherapy #4 went very well. I have 2 more treatments and then a petscan to see if the cancer is all gon. I feel great since the catscan showed that the chest tumors are all but gone and the belly tumors are shrinking…

August 18th 2010  Wayne had chemotherapy # 5 and it seems that we are in the home stretch…Wayne is scheduled for 1 more treatment and then a petscan to see how he is doing. The 5 days after chemotherapy are the hardest and even as I make this post I am feeling very worn down and a good bit of pain…I could not make it without the support of my awesome wife Sharon who is fighting side by side with me every day…

Some awesome friends are doing a Comedy Benefit for us on August 28th and we are so excited it will help pay many bills….To be continued…….

August 26th 2010

It has been a week since chemotherapy # 5 and I have to be honest and say it is kicking my butt,however I know it is killing the cancer in my body and I will rise up soon and win this battle with cancer…

August 28th,2010

Some awesome friends did a comedy benefit show for Sharon & I and helped raise enough for another treatment…

September 5th,2010

I have a few days until chemtherapy # 6 and that means that after the next treatment I will get a petscan in hopes that chemotherapy will end…I have been very scared and anxious and hope that the cancer is out of my body…The type of cancer I have can be treated,however it also has a high return rate so as much as I want to live without fear that the cancer will return I am also honest when I say I am scared……

 September 9th,2010

I just had chemotherapy # 6 and it might be my last one…I have a petscan on the 23rd of September and will know by the 27th of September if I am cancer free….

September 16th,2010

Found out that Wayne has a bloodclot in his left leg and he was put in the hospital for a day. The clot is in a vein so they sent hime home and we hope the clot will improve soon and go away. Wayne has another test on the 22nd to see if the clot is gone…Please pray all is well….

 September 23rd, 2010

3:22 PM the doctor walks in the room and says “Wayne the cancer is gone” AMEN!!!! It has been a long 4+ months of chemotherapy and fighting cancer. I will have a few months still to get my energy back,however I will rest easy knowing the cancer is gone……

10/25/2010  

Wayne is now cancer free for 4 weeks and counting and on the road to wellness. They say the chemotherapy stays in your sysytem and that it takes 4-6 months to recover. Well as you know I hate when they tell me what to do and how I should feel so Sharon & I joined a gym 8 days ago and we go 5 days a week and do a half hour workout and today I walked 1 1/4th miles and I am feeling much better. I beat cancer with Sharon by my side and now my new goal is to beat obesity so Sharon and I are going to get fit & trim. 8 Days ago I was 349 and as of today I am down to 347 I want to lose 40 punds by my 40th birthday and then go on to lose a total of 100 more pounds. I am not sure if some of you know that in 2004 I was over 500 pounds and I managed to get down to 290 and then I put 50 punds back on after we got married. Well now I am going to get that weight off and so is Sharon…I will keep you updated….

December 17th 2010

3:52 PM on Friday December 17th and the phone rings and the voice on the other end says “Wayne your scan result are in and you are still clean,we will see you again in 3 months.” Talk about getting the best Christmas gift ever. I have an awesome wife,I am cancer free and I have great family & friends. I could not ask for more!!

January 1, 2011

Feels great to know I am starting 2011 “Cancer Free” . 2010 was still to us a year of blessings and joy.

January 23rd

4 months ago today I found out I am cancer free. They say time flies when you are having fun and when you are cancer free time goes even faster.

I struggle at times with the fact that I do not want to miss anything in life now that I am cured. Some days I do not want to go to sleep in fear that I might miss something exciting.

December 6th 2011

I am sorry I have not updated things in a few months. I promise to do more. It has been a roller coaster ride and I think we are on the upside. I’m now over 14 monthss cancer free,yet at times I am still run down and stilll feel sick. My oncologist says it takes years sometimes to feel completely better. I still manage to stay active with The Canver Alliance Of Help & Hope and doing my comedy.

To celebrate being cancer free I got a CANCER SURVIVORS tattoo it is a purple ribbon with my remission date.  The purple ribbon represents survivor & caregiver so I hone my survival and my caregivers #1 of which is Sharon my awesome wife. By the way on the anniversayr of 14 months cancer free we celebrated 4 years of marriage. 

Here is a picture of my tattoo (thanks to INK LINK 888-666-4INK) Tell Gene & Erik I sent you!