At Sam’s appointment with Dr. Volpp on July 18 he was told that radiation is finished and that he (Dr. Volpp) would not order a PET or CTscan until 8-12 weeks after radiation was completed in order for all the radiation to be out of his body, but that Dr. Just could order one earlier if he wanted. Sam is scheduled for another appointment in 3 months. Continue reading →

Sam had 2 weeks off from any treatment which gave his chest and back time to heal. But more and more of his hair started to come out. Still some problems swallowing, but appetite was pretty good while we were on “vacation” and eating out every day. He went in for another dose of chemo on July 8th, the same two medicines but a heavier dose, and will go in every third week instead of once a week, to be followed the next day with a shot to build up his blood. He goes back to the radiologist on Friday (18th). Then next week on Monday he goes back to chemo for blood work only and a consultation. Continue reading →