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Reading and waiting

Yesterday was fairly unchanged in Lee’s condition. Dr F, the oncologist, visited while Mike was still there. The report was that he was very angry, mainly because he was loosing one of his favorite patients, but also because the dance with chemo didn’t work. This mornings report is that his breathing is shallower and moreContinue reading “Reading and waiting”

Loosing the Battle

The cancer is winning the battle in my dad’s body. Mike spent the night watch at the hospital. Kim & I went home to sleep. They took him off one pain medication and started morphine. He’s breathing more comfortably and doesn’t seem to be experiencing any pain. Family members: If you are hoping to stopContinue reading “Loosing the Battle”

Really awful Monday but a better Tuesday

This is yet another post concerning my dad’s cancer status: Monday was flat out bad. Lee had reached a point of utter confusion and inability to do much of anything. Kim was wiped out trying to care for him on Sunday, so when Monday rolled around (and things weren’t any better) she didn’t know whatContinue reading “Really awful Monday but a better Tuesday”

Mushy brain

That would be ME having a mushy brain right now! I think all the stress from the past several weeks hit last night and I really wasn’t functioning well. Sleep wasn’t great, but I did get some. Today I’m laying low in anticipation of heading down tomorrow. Kim needs a full day break with noContinue reading “Mushy brain”

Bananas, Meatballs and Strawberries

Toss in some cottage cheese with pears, a cheesy broccoli/potato cake (only a half), three meatballs (small), and some local strawberries with whipped cream and that’s what Lee managed to eat yesterday. Much better than the day before. Still having a fluid intake battle but at least his body isn’t burning off liquids like itContinue reading “Bananas, Meatballs and Strawberries”

Staying stable

Last night was calm for Lee. Kim had a bit of a fight concerning one thing that happened, but this morning he seems alright. He’s coherent, asking about pertinent things happening today: my dropping Dave off at PDX for a flight to China, his granddaughters job interview this morning, and even a request for twoContinue reading “Staying stable”

Low Blood Count

I think the saying goes “When it rains… it pours!” . This post is for family members & friends reading (and for those who are following my dad’s cancer stuff). Looks like chemotherapy #2 didn’t work as planned. It didn’t even last a month. Today, Lee went in for blood work and his weekly doseContinue reading “Low Blood Count”

Entering the world of cancer

We don’t want to be heading down this road, my siblings and I. It’s way too close to our mother’s passing back in February. More blood deciphering, more hospital time, watching a loved one go through pain and not being able to help. I guess that’s what life is about. You get good times thatContinue reading “Entering the world of cancer”