A quick observation

This is the first time I have added any content to Dad's page, but I could not resist when I saw this picture. We took this picture on Easter. As you can see Dad is looking pretty good. I thought I would share it with everyone. This is a rare photo of Dad with all of his grandchildren.

almost there....

****another update from dad via email***
Just met with Chemo Doctor. All continues just fine. Blood Chemistry doing what is to be expected. Next round for me is on May7th (last & Final) IV. From there we wait 4-6weeks & do another PET-SCAN (measures cancer cells). My calculations show Mid JULY for status/confirmation/party.

*** saw dad this week, he looks great! what ever drug they are giving him this round seems to be helping .*****

round two...

For Thursday 04-16-2009

Just completed 1st round of 2nt Chemo series & met with Chemo Doctor assistant. He is more concerned with side effects than I am this time around as we've added a new drug to the mix (Taxotore), But as before I've got Meds to counter the uglyness beforehand. Good news from today is.....I've gained another 5 lbs, Blood Chemistry going in is Better that it was in January which gives me some breathing room as the counts will drop with this round.
The REALLY Good News is I have Nurse Billie doing the IV stuff. She makes it almost easy.
I'll do Blood work and meet with Chemo Doctor on the 24th (no treatment) for comfort level on both sides.
My next REAL Chemo session will be 21 days after this one (due MAY 7th 2009). I'm still in a great mindset & ready to do whatever.