Hello! Here is a Tim update…
Monday was dentist to get the clearance for radiation – he got his treatment trays. Ready to go there.
Yesterday we went to the medical oncologist – over 2 hours of information we would rather not have. Instead of chemo Tim is getting Erbitux – a targeted antibody. Administered like chemo – once a week for the 7 weeks. Lots of fun side effects and very expensive. Better for his CAD. They also want a port installed – it is added to the “to-do” list.
Today is feeding tube installation day. He should be out tomorrow and then they want a CT of his chest at 2:00 and a meeting with the surgeon who puts the port in at 4:15. I guess that will get done one day next week.
We are exhausted and just getting through it all one thing at a time. Very overwhelming. I just didn’t want to forget to send an update along.
I am waiting for a return call from the home health care people and the doctor. I am supposed to have some supplies here for the feeding tube and haven’t seen them yet.
So – we are hanging in there for today. Looking forward to cases of Ensure and yummy protein stuff in any flavor they choose. After all – he won’t be tasting it.
Thanks for the good thoughts and prayers. Feel free to pass this along. I am sure I missed a few emails in there.
See you soon,
Beth
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