Could use a little encouragement from the Army...

[Ozwald]

It's been almost a month now, how are you doing brotha?

[huskerbrew]

Thanks for asking! Actually doing really well. My oncologist spoke with the heads of oncology at the Mayo Clinic and Memorial Sloan-Kettering in NYC and they both liked what we were doing for treatment and said they wouldn't change a thing. The CEA protein count (protein that tumors produce, used to measure progress thru blood samples) went from a 26 to 24 after one round of chemo. Progress is always good! Chemo week sucks as one might expect, but the symptoms only last 4-5 days, then I'm back to normal. My white blood cell count is consistently hovering around 7.5-8, which is good. Even had enough energy to brew twice in the last 3 weeks. Made an ordinary bitter 2 weeks ago and I'm brewing up an Oyster Stout as I type this. It's about 30 mins into the boil. Should be tasty! I'm shifting my focus to low gravity beers since I'm supposed to limit myself to 1-2 beers a day. I figure my liver has been thru enough lately, probably don't need to be taking down any Imperial Stouts or Barleywines. Thanks to all who have been sending positive vibes my way! Whatever you are doing, keep it up, I truly appreciate it!

[speed]

glad to hear you are doing ok. my kids live in lincoln, maybe when i go down to see them we can get together and have a brew. keep it up, we're still praying fer ya

[larry78cj7]

I know this sounds stupid, but the cousin is very good for cancer patients. I lost a good friend this year to lymphoma. He would not eat. His doctor told him to try the cousin, but his wife was against it ( he was 40 ). Be strong my friend, you and your family are in my prayers.

[tavish2]

did you ever get around to brewing that high gravity beer? if so what were the stats and is it fully fermented and aging now?

[huskerbrew]

did you ever get around to brewing that high gravity beer? if so what were the stats and is it fully fermented and aging now?

I plan to make it this weekend. Debating between a barleywine and a scotch ale. Any thoughts? I'm leaning toward the scotch ale, maybe a Traqair House type clone. I had to make a few batches since I was diagnosed: Orange Clove saison, Ordinary Bitter and Oyster Stout. Needed some brews for the family during the holidays, but I'm all caught up now. I also have a package of Wyeast 3789 Trappist Blend that I'm planning to use in an Orval clone. So many beers, so little time! I need to quit my job and just brew everyday!

[tavish2]

What about a belgian dark strong ale? or maybe a russian imperial stout?

[larry78cj7]

How you doing?