Exercising our Options

Today has been a long and interesting day. Denny's doctors are very pleased with his progress. It was mutually agreed between the ENT and Neurosurgeon, that the sinus cavity is healing exceedingly well. Both commented on how good he looked. For those of you that haven't been able to see him post-surgery, you wouldn't be able to tell that anything is different except for a thin scar on his head.

We also had an opportunity to sit down with the chemo doctor, Dr. Adkins, to discuss our options. He said that because Denny is now in a high risk category for re-occurance, chemo would be the best option. A new chemo drug has come on the market since he last had treatment that has shown great promise in treating other sinus cancers. Dr. Adkins said that there are no guarantees but to do nothing is not an option. The plan is to start chemo near the end of June and continue treatments, 1 week on, 2 weeks off, until the first week of September for a total of 4 treatments. This chemo cocktail is designed to kill malignant cells and not just shrink them out of existence. We feel very optimistic that there is still an option open as radiation is out of the question.

Denny has been cleared to drive and to return to work to the limit he feels capable to handle. That is a huge victory for him. He is 'back in the driver's seat" of his life. Go, Denny!

In a short time from now, the battle will begin. Denny has been gathering strength these past few weeks; physically and mentally. We will be facing the enemy with strength and faith that Denny will emerge the winner. Remember our motto: "Accept no defeat!"

Love to all,
Deb