Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Still another direction!
Part of what we learned today at the dr. visit I think we already knew - the cancer is growing. Dr. Aklilu recommended a couple new directions. 1) I go again Thurs. night for another of my favorites (MRI) in preparation for radiation treatment on my back. There is a spot on a bone that they think is causing the pain and by treating it with radiation they think that will relieve the pain. I'm all for that! Radiation treatment has not yet been scheduled. 2) He has recommended a clinical trial at Duke. We have a consultative visit at Duke 12/19/11 to find out what is available and what is involved. I don't care for the idea of going to Duke for anything, but I'm ok with their medical expertise and reputation - just don't try to take me to Cameron Indoor Stadium for treatment!
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Jim,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. I'm so sorry the news was not better. Continuing to pray for you and Eleanor (congratulations on your 40th anniversary!) Sending good thoughts your way.
Love,
Jason and Laura
Jim, sorry to hear about the mouth sores and all, but we all know that God is in charge and his will will be ultimately done. Hope the radiation does the trick on your back so we can hit the links again. Maybe my knee and your back will heal at the same time.
ReplyDeleteFirst congrats on celebrating 40 years of marriage - it does look like it was an extra special celebration.
ReplyDeleteSecond while it will be tough going to Duke they do have good doctors and trials there - know someone who went there over 15 years ago and participated in a trial who just sent me my annual Christmas card. Sorry have been out of touch checking things but the thoughts and prayers have been ongoing and will continue. Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration as well as the anniversary celebration. Praying God's healing touch and comfort be with you both. Joan and Tom