dad

Today was a difficult day for Dad. He coughed almost all day which really weakens him. He is also very cold, can't get warm. This could be a result of the chemo. He is very unsteady when he walked today. Mom wants Gregg to get the walker down tomorrow as we are afraid of him falling. Dad will not be too happy as it takes away more of his independence. He probably will not be strong enough to come out to the campground this weekend. He is in all our thoughts and prayers. Have a good weekend.
Blessings,
Michelle

Uncle Bill-1st treatment

Dad got through his first chemotherapy treatment. We were all pretty scared and unsure as we have never had anyone close to us who has undergone chemo for cancer. Mom, Gregg and myslef were there. We asked many questions and the nurses were wonderful. We had Linda who has been with Dr. Pawl, the oncologist for 25 years. They started him with a saline solution, followed by an anti-nausea solution. Then he had 2 different chemo drugs given one after the other. The first being Carboplatin (Paraplatin)so far he has had no side effects from this one. The second chemo drug is a more potent one and he was given 1/2 the dose with the rest being administered next Tuesday. It is called Taxotere (Docetaxel). This drug in combination with the other one is for the inital treatment of inoperable, locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It has also been called Alveolar Cell Carcinoma. So far he has not had any bad side effects to this one either. He is very weak, not much energy. We are pushing proteins and fats down him. He has a standing blood test once a week. We will find out next Tuesday when his next treatment will be. Keep the prayers coming. Blessings, Michelle

Uncle Bill

We are trying to fatten him up but he doesn't have the desire to do much grazing. Mom and I have bought him lots of good snack. I'll let you know tomorrow about his first chemo. Keep praying!
Blessings,
Michelle

Uncle Bill

Hi,
I think this will be easier for me to relay info about Dad and his cancer. He starts chemo Tuesday, August 26th. Keep him in your prayers as this may really kick his butt. He is already very weak and has no energy. I'll try to get on every few days with updates.
Blessings,
Michelle