And so it goes....

Had a setback couple weeks ago. A bile duct blockage knocked me out of commission. It took the docs a few days to put in a fix. After three procedures I think they (finally) have the stent working OK.


Unfortunately they found more tumor activity around the blockage. I am going to see the Radiation doc next Friday as well as the people at T-GEN cancer research foundation. My doc wants them to review my case for a second opinion and a treatment plan.

I am spending a couple of days wallowing in self pity and decided it's time to get back on the horse. So, I am taking disability from work for a few weeks to concentrate on the task at hand "getting better". It just feels like I have been treading water for the last year and I think it will help me focus my efforts and allow me to more accurately assess the changes as they occur. I feel bad that the guys at the office got slammed with all of the loose ends I left. I hope one day to be able to have an opportunity to repay the favor.




The T-Gen folks are great. There is a new research trial starting on Thursday this week that they signed me up for. It's a new chemo drug that has had some success in cancer strains similar to mine.


Casey and Sean are fine and glad to be out of school. They leave in a week or so to visit Grandma in Hawaii for a couple of weeks. Nice way to kick off the summer huh?


Steven is working hard every day and making the most of his opportunities at work.

Melanie is doing her level best to manage all of our lives while taking care of everyone too.



That's all for now.... Let's everyone pray for hair and stomach friendly chemo tomorrow.....