Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Dad Sent Home
Another E-mail Update from Dad's Wife:
Larry is finally home! Apparently, he was the gold medalist in the 400 foot walker dash, so they will let me bring him home Tuesday. I will be there after his last PT session at 3pm. Both he and I are very anxious for him to get home. Apparently, he will start both chemo drug therapy and radiation at the same time on Thursday. We are so anxious for That to start. He will go 6 weeks for what is called external beam radiation, which is low radiation dosage followed by the gamma knife radiation surgery, which is higher dosage radiation that kills the cells, and is very localized.
I also have plans to seek other clinical trial treatment during these 6 weeks that we can pursue after the standard 6 week treatment through MD Anderson if it doesn't meet expectations. I think I will also join a support group, as it will be encouraging for Larry to meet others who are going through the same thing. I was told by the radiation oncologist that the status/prognosis of the patient goes weekly, as this kind of growth is very unpredictable. Most "successful" patients have a good reaction to this combination after the first set of treatments and the tumor diminishes; however, it never goes away completely.
On a less suspenseful more humorous side, Larry has lost some weight, but gained inches. He is no longer a 32, but rather a 33. His old pants barely button up. It appears he has done the lose the muscle gain the fat routine. It serves him right b/c he was kind of skinny anyway! He is still eating like a horse although the doctor said the voracious appetite was due to his being on steroids, which he has been off for over a week! Still, it makes me happy that he is eating! He will need that extra layer for later.
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For people who don't know me, I come from a big family (3 brothers & 1 sister). We moved around a LOT, so I am not really from one particular place. I like to call Katy, Texas my home though.
Recent news, my Dad & Mother-in-Law were diagnosed with Terminal Cancer in April/May of 2005. My dad passed away 5-Dec-05 .
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