Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving!

Robert and I would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for, family, friends, our Church and the Doctors and nurses that take excellent care of Robert. We thank God for putting these people in our lives. We will be home for Thanksgiving and look forward to family coming up, but will miss the ones we are not able to be with.

My Grandmother fell and broke her leg; she had surgery in Little Rock Friday and will either spend Thanksgiving in the hospital or a rehab facility. Either way, she, my Dad and Aunt Sharon will not be with family this holiday. Please pray for a speedy recovery for her and safe travels for them.

Robert had a CT scan last Wednesday. The results are some lymph nodes were unremarkable (which means they are too small to measure) and no change in the larger mass. Dr Nadler discussed 3 options for Robert. He told us to enjoy our Thanksgiving, discuss our options and let him know what we decide when we go back December 1st. and then he will let us know what his recommendation will be when he hears what we have decided. Robert has an apt. with his ENT Tuesday, and we are anxious to hear Dr. Oxford’s opinion on what our choices are.

Robert has been feeling really lousy past couple of weeks from the really strong chemo. But the good news is Dr. Nadler told him he would never have to take the high doses of Cistplatin again. The side effects are just too much for him. Robert’s weight was 167 last week and his energy level is very low. In another week, Robert should start feeling better with more energy. His white blood count was low, so they gave him another booster shot. Unfortunately it does not give him any energy, but does help with the blood count. Cancer sucks and I hate it! It is really hard to watch my husband suffer, but we have to trust all this will be worth it and better days ahead. Robert reads the blog, so please feel free to drop him a line. Happy Thanksgiving to all and safe travels.

Love,
Robert and Judy