Lab work results

Hi Everyone-

My dad had a doctors appointment and some lab work done yesterday.  His white and blood cell counts are in an acceptable range.  We are all very pleased with this news and he can continue his chemotherapy treatments.

After his first chemotherapy treatment last Monday, he has very fatigued and nauseous.  I spoke with my mom today, and she mentioned that today is the first day that he is feeling a bit better and has some energy.  He is also trying a new anti-nausea medication which is hopefully helping as well.

Again, if you would like to reach out to him, he would love an email.

I will keep everyone posted as to any new developments.

Thanks,

Michelle

Gary Update

Hi Everyone,

As some of your may know, recently, my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer.  The cancer was found when he had a PET scan for his Multiple Myeloma.  The PET scan found that he had 3 tumors in his lymph nodes above his collarbone.  Additionally, he has a few cancer spots on his liver.

He was able to have the tumors removed, however, the lung cancer was deemed inoperable.  We met with a thoracic oncologist at the University of Chicago who recommended chemotherapy.  He will receive his chemotherapy in Elkhart with a total of 6 cycles.  Each cycle is 3-4 hours in IV form.  After a cycle, he gets 3 weeks off and then begins another cycle. 

My dad received his first chemotherapy treatment yesterday.  The doctor mentioned that this particular blend of chemotherapy is usually pretty well tolerated by patients with fatigue being the most prevalent of side affects. 

He will have some lab work done in the next few weeks to check on his blood counts as he is also trying to manage his Multiple Myeloma during this process.

If you would like to get in touch with him, he would love an email. 

I will keep everyone posted as we find more information.

Thanks,

Michelle