Downtime for Deb

This will be a quick post, everyone.  I've been running the fast track for the past two weeks and need a little downtime. 

Marilyn, Denny's stepmom, went home today.  Denny was glad he got to spend some quality time with her.  Daniel is in Oklahoma City to compete in a National FFA Competition.  Dana is going through Finals at college. The house seems very quiet.

Denny is doing well.  The swelling in his face has gone down.  It is almost back to normal.  We were getting 2 different stories as to what the swelling was.  One doc said, "Blood clot".  The other doc said, "Tumor".  Dr. Murphy confirmed, today, that it was the tumor.  The topotecan is starting to kick in.

Dr. Murphy also reduced the pain medicine a little.  Denny felt the dosage he came home from the hospital with was too strong.  He is still comfortable and has started eating much better.

We have also been told that radiation has been taken off the table as a treatment option.  The dosage that he had in 2004 was so strong it can never be given again. 

Denny had labs drawn today and the blood counts were good.  He goes back in a week for another follow-up with Dr. Murphy.  She is keeping a close eye on Superman and continues to search for options.

It is storming here.  The clouds are dark and the rain is steady.  We are warm and dry; relaxing and resting.  Stay safe, everyone!  Good Night!