It has been a long time since the last post, so let me update you.
Dad is getting stronger everyday! He is glad he is home and so are we!
The collective "we" met with Dr. Banks (radiology doctor) and Dr. Kaiser (chemotherapy doctor). While the opinions were geared toward their own specialties, the upshot is this: No radiation because it may destroy surrounding tissue and would be quite a risk. Full dose chemotherapy was killing the cancer (we know this because the PSA went down), but dad ended up in ICU! So . . . the middle ground is chemotherapy-lite on a weekly basis. He will receive approximately a 1/4 dose of Taxotere each week, with a two week break in between the third and fourth dose. (I don't know why.) They will make sure blood tests are clear before each dose and he will receive white cell booster shot the day after chemo.
That is about all the news for now. Chemo starts again on Friday! We all pray it will kill the cancer and that he will tolerate the chemo better than last time.
Thank you for your cards and calls of support. Dad really appreciates your support as he fights this fight against cancer.
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Welcome to everyone visiting Charlie's Blog. With the numerous activities at the hospital and with chemo, it has become impossible to re-contact everyone and thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. We know there are many of you who cannot travel to see Charlie, but are keeping him in your prayers and close to your heart. We will try to post as often as possible to keep you up to date on how Charlie is doing - and keep you filled-in on his most latest Charbonic qotes. (We all know he comes up with some good ones!)
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