Monday, April 13, 2009

A new plan...

Well, based on the events over the weekend, we have a revised plan of treatment. Due to the tumor that is on Les's mid-spine, Dr. T advised we start oral chemotherapy. Starting today, he took a pill called Temodar. He will take this for 5 days and then be off for 23 days. This is in conjunction with the radiation on his head/neck and now spine. His left leg did not move today, which was a little bit of a downer after he was able to minimally move it yesterday. He said he did not sleep well, but that is probably due to the increase in the steroid dose. I asked about visitors and he smiled and said something like, "small groups for a small amount of time would be fine". His color is good and seems to be feeling okay aside from the tiredness. We so appreciate your continued checking of the blog and your prayers. Thank you!
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  1. RFosbenderApril 13, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    Les and family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you all! Just always remember that prayers will do amazing and wonderful things! Just look at my dad, these men have a lot of fight and heart in them and will keep on surprising us all. God bless you all and God be with you always! Robin Fosbender and family

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  2. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Les, Carolyn, and family: Lots of prayers and good wishes are coming your way. My cousin, who is a cancer survivor, says "Prayer is our direct line to the one in charge of all miracles."
    Chris & Linda

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  3. UnknownApril 13, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Les and Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do - transportation, plant watering whatever, we are there. Fr. Coulter said at Sunday service that the bird the Phoenix is the symbol of Cancer, we know in our hearts that you shall persevere through all of this, and rise to good health again. Cheryl, Rod, and Family

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  4. joann@morcomm.netApril 14, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Les and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please know that if there is anything at all that we can do, let us know.
    The O'Neill Great Western Crew

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  5. AnonymousApril 14, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    les, carolyn and family-
    Our God is bigger than any tumor could ever think of growing. Your family is in my constant prayers. If there is anything I can do here please don't hesitate to ask. It is through God's strength that we know courage, and through his power that we know goodness. all of love Becky Griffin and Amy Hasselbring

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  6. Jill DrakeApril 14, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    We love you! Hang in there and give Uncle Les a big squeeze from us! Love, Jill and Jim

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