My apologies to all those who have written requesting an update. We haven't had any internet service since last Wednesday. Hopefully, the cable company has made the appropriate repairs so we can stay connected.
Today is the third week anniversary of Ernie's last treatment. We've decided that radiation is the gift that keeps on giving.
After Ernie's neck turned from sunburned to a deep beet red and the blisters multiplied, I emailed the oncologist for advice. It is so refreshing to have the doctors share their email addresses and sometime even their personal cell phone numbers. The oncologist told us how to protect the blisters from infection but cautioned it could be another week or two before we saw any improvement in Ernie's overall condition. That was last Wednesday and, so far, no improvement to speak of.
We've returned to liquid meds as pills are too painful to swallow and/or get stuck in Ernie's throat. Today, I am picking up a patch that will continuously dispense pain meds through his skin. This is the only option to the continuous release pain pills.
Our follow up appointment at Johns Hopkins is December 20 and they promised he would "be a new man" by then. So far, they have been right about everything so we have hanging on to this thought.
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