It's been a good while since i have written on the Blog...
We went to the Mayo Clinic and are back home... the visit was informative, yet painful... it was awful for dad to travel so many miles and back... But would like to thank Mike(my fiance) and his parents for having us over at their home in Arizona.
We got a new treatment proposal and have started the new cycle of Dexa, Velcade and Cytoxan.
Dad had to increase intake of morphine and methadone...
This past weekend on the 9th of October we had to call 911 and take dad to the emergency because he could not walk or feel his right leg, as a suggestion by the oncologist on call. And so we did.... 14 hour ordeal at the emergency and he was finally admitted to the Critical Care Oncology dept at MCV.
They have found massive tumors on his spine and ribs. One of which is compressing the spinal cord, causing him to be unable to feel or move his legs... right now it is unknown rather he will regain movement of his legs or not... They are treating him with intensive radiation therapy,, steroids and a lot of pain medication.
Because of all the heavy medication he is taking he is confused, tired, anxious, and weak. he has not been eating for the past 3 days. They are giving him alot of fluids, but so far he has not shown interest in eating. He cannot sit down and obviously not walk...
He had a couple rashes and bed sores on his back from laying in bed for so many days... Of course with that he also got muscle atrophy. Its been very hard to try to feed him and we are afraid to have to use feeding tube... :*****(
My grandfather and grandmother, his dad and wife are in town from Brazil. My grandad is 91 years old and I am so happy to see him again... Dad's sister comes in town Monday evening 18Th of October along with her husband uncle Nick.
We have been receiving support from all parts of the globe and we are soooooooooooo THANKFUL for all of our friends and family.... I cannot express how wonderful it is to have such amazing people in our lives.
We have received lots of love, calls, letters, cards, flowers,skype convos, hugs, food, cookies, fruits, friends giving rides, friends visiting at the hospital, friends that lend a shoulder for us to cry on, friends that cheer us on, friends that pray for us and with us, friends that bring communion to Dad.... we are so blessed and please know that every one of you holds a special place in our hearts....
KEEP PRAYING.... God will make a way....
I'm sorry to hear that things are so difficult right now for your Dad. The radiation should shrink the tumors and ease his pain. Keeping him comfortable is indeed both a challenge and important. Keeping you all in my prayers.
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