Well things are looking up. For the last week Dave has had difficulty sleeping in anticipation of one of the several checkups that he will be experiencing. On Monday we went to the ENT - Dr. Lutz, he was able to do an exam and things looked good. Very swollen in there (from the radiation), but the dr. did not see any sign of the tumor, like I said it is still very swollen around the vocal chords so lets pray that it is gone or very small and hiding behind the swollen areas. Dave and I were never so relieved as to see and hear this news. We can handle whatever is there. We will be seeing Dr. Lutz in 6 weeks and the radiation dr. in mid April. Dave will also be having another pet/ct scan in about 8-10 weeks.
Dave had his blood drawn to check his white blood cell counts today also. There will be no chemo. Dr. Koenig has said that he is finished with it. The chemo and radiation are to be done together for the treatment to be effective. He will not be seeing him again unless recommended by the other doctors.
Dave is still eating very soft foods but beginning to eat a little more as each day passes. I can see his strength coming back a bit at a time. He is a strong man and hopefully will be riding his bike by May. I will update when he goes back to the drs. or when I see more improvement. I want to thank everyone for there continued support and prayers. Each and everyone of you are a blessing, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Dave still has a long road ahead with many doctors visits and tests till he hits that five year mark, as for now we will take one day at a time.
God Bless each and everyone of you, thanks for listening. We love you all.
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That's awesome news!!
I know it must be killing him to not be able to ride. Bob would NOT be an easy person to live with if he couldn't ride. (That's how he clears his head.)
Keep thinking positive, and know that the prayers are continuing to flow on this end.
Love to you both,
Laurie
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