Update 16/03/09

From Andi:

Hi All,

This week has been a big reality check, after coming off a chemo free
week. Tim has had a full week of chemotherapy daily and also another
lumbar puncture, so he is back to feeling very sick, head achey and
exhausted. He has been bed ridden all week end.

Doctors have stressed to us this week the seriousness of Tim's illness
and his susceptibility to infections. It is extremely dangerous for
Tim to come into contact with anyone who is unwell during this phase
of his treatment. So we ask to be avoided please, if you or your kids
have anything of the sort......even a sniffle.

Thank you to Mick Stones and Dunc Thomas for keeping Tim company
during treatment this week. The nurses can't believe how up beat and
positive Tim still is ( it actually seems to worry them a bit). I
think they thought his 'personality' was a bit of an act and that he
would've piped down by now...they are still getting to know Tim. They
don't know what we already do, that Tim is a one of a kind and a
person who loves life and the opportunity to have a chat, no matter
what challenges lie in the way. Tim's favorite pass time would have
to be having a really good D & M with someone....anyone. That is just
who he is.

Another huge thank you to Daz McInnes ( a kinder parent who is a
builder ) for finishing Tim's screen fence at the back of the
property. It has been a work in progress for quite some time and Daz
came over last Friday and completed the job in a couple of hours. It
is great to see it finally finished and it also gives us a little more
privacy. It was very generous of Daz to give up his time and also
supply the materials. A top job! Thank you.

Poor Timmy. He has really felt so unwell this week......chemotherapy
taking its toll. Bloody cancer.

Love Andi.

Extra update:

Tim began radio therapy today (16/3/09). Chemo will cease during this
phase, except for the lumbar punctures. Today he had radiotherapy
targeted to his chest. This was the first of 16 doses to this area and
he will also have 10 to his brain. This all happens daily over 4
weeks. Tim said the procedure is painless, just very claustrophobic.

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From the Admin:

Tim's brother, Andrew Hamilton, is in the process of organising a fundraising lunch for which invites will be sent out soon to everyone we have contact details for. If you're not sure whether you've already sent your details, please email thehamiltonfamilyblog@gmail.com to send them through.

Part of the lunch will be an auction for various sporting and entertainment memorabilia. If you have any items to donate, or any contacts or information you think might be helpful, please email thehamiltonfamilyblog@gmail.com and we'll pass the word on to Andrew.

Cheers!