Choices

This week involved muliple trips to Stanford for one test or another. Two CT scans and one MRI have shown no need to worry extensively over Bill's headaches. Just to be safe, though, his oncologist has referred him to a neurology oncologist next week. Bill did not like the lethargy Vicodin caused so alleviates them as much as he can with Tylenol and laying down. He also had a bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and bloodwork in preparation of his upcoming new regimen of cheotherapy, which begins next Tuesday if everything looks ok white cell count wise. Billy has chosen the Out-Patient option so he can be at home during the treatment course. Some days it consists of just a pill, others an injection and then twice over the 8 day cycle period an infusion at the hospital. If all goes as planned he will finish the first cycle on June 6th. Then he Weill have his bone marrow tested on day 14 and 28. If everything looks like it is working he will repeat the process. It will once again test our patience but we are very optimistic this will do the trick to reach remission bill went into work for a few hours on Thursday - first time in 2 months and it really boosted his morale. He hopes to go to San Jose fit tomorrow to see his runners and get a little walking in. Keep all the good wishes coming!