The most recent post painted an honest picture of Mike's condition at that time--one of cautious optimism. That picture has changed considerably in just the last 3 days. Try as we might, we are not able to keep his nutrition and hydration levels where they need to be. We were back in the hospital today for more IV fluids and will get a re-assessment of his progress from the oncologists tomorrow.
The whole trick to this is to find a balancing point among a number of vital indicators (pain, weight, hydration, nutrition, sleep, medications) that will allow him to continue the treatments without those same treatments doing additional damage to his body. That balancing point needs to be found soon, and then be maintained for another 2-4 weeks. At that time he will have started to see a turnaround in the radiation and chemo side effects.
Mike continues to be in that Zone of a Fighting Chance, so not to worry that way. However, that zone has turned out to be a moving target and the last few days have been very difficult.
So, crank up your Good Vibes machines once more and keep them going 24/7. Hopefully the next post you read can reflect a return to some cautious optimism.
mike and terry
Sending all good wishes and prayers. It seems like all of nature is a moving target, balancing points included! Hang in there, trusting in the process.
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Ann Kruger
Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way! Keep on "keeping at it," it's a challenge, but I have great faith that you are up to it. Stress and frustration will further keep you out of balance, so do whatever it takes (music, massage, meditation, exercise...) to manage that aspect of the process. It WILL get better! Hang tough
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I just heard the medical news, and my prayers are with you. It has been a long time since we sat on the bench outside of Ramseyer Hall on Lane Avenue with Theo on an early spring day. We had so much ahead of us: that was 30 years ago. We have at least another 30 years ahead good old friend. Get well soon, Alar
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