Ernie's white blood cell count bounced back this week--in fact all of his numbers looked good--and we are now awaiting the arrival of the chemo drugs. The Oncology Doc also examined his tumor and was obviously excited by the results. She could feel no evidence of any tumors on his lymph nodes and thought that the tumor in his throat was substantially smaller.
Based on the blood work and exam, the staff is starting to plan for the next phase. Right now it appears that radiation will start the first week in October. If Ernie qualifies for the shorter course of radiation, that still gives us a chance to be home by Thanksgiving.
One other positive piece of news--my new laptop arrived yesterday, just four hours after the old one expired. How's that for timing.
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