Dad met with his Oncologist today. The news was very positive. The lump in Dad's neck has shrunk by 1cm - down to 3cm from 4cm in size. This means that the chemo is doing it's job and the torture has been worth the reward. He gained 3lbs. Mom attributes this to her fabulous bread pudding. The good news really lifted Dad's spirits. The Oncologist said that for now, he plans to do 5 months of chemo. More will be known once Dad gets his next Pet scan.
With no time to waste, Dad was sent for his second round of chemo. Dad was feeling pretty good after getting his chemo. In fact, he felt so good, he went for a walk in the mall. Dad has been really weak since his first round of chemo. Partially due to the chemo, part due to recovering from bronchitis (he had the bronchitis right before his first round of chemo), and part related to being unable to do much because of the chemo and the bronchitis. Needless to say, he wasn't getting up and about much during that time.
Dad starts his week long series of Neupogen shots tomorrow. He's not looking forward to the shots, but again they have to be done to boost his white blood cell count.
Please continue to pray that the chemo is able to shrink the cancer into remission.
"Everything is possible for him that believes." (Mark 9:23)
Much Love,
Shanon
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