Friday, August 22, 2008

Near 8:00 pm Friday. At home, released this afternoon. Kidney markers still high. Doctors decided it would be easier on us to be set up at or near home. My onocologist Dr Oubre will take weekly blood tests, copies faxed to Tulane. If the markers don't come down, will probably be set up with Renal specialists on the Northshore next week. Everything is uncertain, and we just don't know. They believe the culprit to be the chemo, but what type damage remains and the effects remain to be seen. BMT is in doubt. We will be exploring other treatment options with Dr Oubre. The one thing we are all sure of is if given a reprive the Lymphoma will strike back hard. Vallie and Terry are here with us, so we are not alone and their presence is a source of great strength and comfort. Tomorrow or early next week we may have some information on blood donations. Hope all of you are well. Robbi and my heartfelt condolences go out to Michael and Linda (Caldwell) Lucas on the death of Linda's Dad, Otis. God Bless.

Dune

2 comments:

RJ said...

Gem
Glad you are at home and hang in there. Sandra and I think of you daily. If you need anything just let me know.

Love
RJ

Anonymous said...

Gary, as I was catching up on your info, I was thinking about 1987.  I took chemo for nine months.  They were not sure I would make it.  I had the same thoughts about death and the transition.  The hospital chaplain talked with me and said going to heaven would be like moving to a new city or community.  Somehow I related to that since I had moved quite a bit.  Sometimes that fear sneaks in even today, and I try to remember that conversation.  One day at a time is all any of us can do.  I'm still thinking of you and praying for you.Diane Thompson