Mom called at 2pm and said Les was having his 4th day of radiation. Our oncologist, Dr. Tarantolo, visited earlier and confirmed we are dealing with small cell carcinoma. Les will go for his 5th day of radiation tomorrow at 10:15 and then have a port inserted at 1pm. This port will be used to deliver the chemo. Chemo will most likely start on Wednesday. The suggested treatment will be 3 consecutive days of chemo (as well as the radiation to the head/neck) and then 21 days off of chemo. Sounds like Day 1 will be a 3 hour treatment, Day 2 an hour, and Day 3 an hour. After two series of this, a scan will be taken to see how the cancer responded. A change in the type of chemo may be needed at that time if progress is not seen.
We believe he will be dismissed from the hospital Wednesday after the placing of the port. Aunt Judy has graciously invited them to her home in Omaha for a few days. Nat and her family are coming for the Easter weekend and I'm sure watching the grandkids race for eggs filled with candy and spare change will brighten his spirits.
Continued prayers are appreciated. We are ready for some good news.
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Nik:
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful blog updates. I love that you're so technically gifted. I will check back daily on his progress. The Big C sucks (I have a button that I can send you). :o)
Your dad and family continue to be in our prayers. Thanks for blogging and keeping everyone updated on his treatment. I hope that this weekend lifts your dad's spirits.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jessica
Natalie,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for setting up this site. Les is truly a GREAT man and my morning and evening prayers will include your family. I have indeed been blessed by Carolyn and Les’s friendship over the years. I consider them both to be my dearest, long time friends and they will always hold a special place in my heart.
May God bless Les and may God’s healing grace fill every cell, organ and tissue of his physical body. May God bless Carolyn, their daughters and their families and may they be strengthened by God’s love and guidance. May all the medical personnel attending to Les be divinely guided in his care.
And so it is....thank you God.
Les and family,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are certainly with all of you. We will miss Les in the Thursday night golf league. Truly hope that he will be able to join us again soon.
Al & Gloria
To Les, Carolyn, friends and family, I am praying consistently for all of you. You are such special people. I pray that you feel all the kind words, thoughts, prayers, love and good times surrounding you now . . . these are the things you have so generously given to us through the years . . . know we are with you now! Judy Reid
ReplyDeleteNiki,Forgive my error. Thank you for keeping us all posted.
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