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Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Based on the MRI, the radiologist thinks there is growth in the tumor. The doctors disagree, and see no change. Since Tony says there is a change in the way his arm and leg feel, they are going to put him back on steroids. If the problem gets better, the problem is brain swelling from the cancer. If the problem does not get better, the problem is caused by the cancer itself.

At this point, they don't expect to see much if any change in the tumor. It could be 8 weeks from treatment start before we see any change.

He has been cleared to travel, so tomorrow he is going to Tulsa for to see friends. Of course, Mom and Dad will be along too.

Monday, March 29, 2010

He is scheduled for an MRI tonight at 6:30 CST with a follow-up doctor appointment tomorrow. This is because of his reported additional loss of arm function.
His arm has lost another degree of feeling, so he has a call into the doctor to talk about it. He learned over the weekend that he can't throw a football with his right arm anymore. He said he might start learning to throw left-handed.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

He felt yesterday like his arm might act up, so he took his medicine, and nothing happened. Today he is with all his friends that came down from Arkansas to see him, and having a good time. He has some really great friends.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

No more episodes today or yesterday. His mood is really good. They have upped one of his anti-seizure medications. He is looking forward to the weekend. Several of his college friends are coming down to Houston for the weekend.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

He had a good day today. No episodes. He feels about the same as when we came down here a week ago, so things seem to be holding steady. The medicine isn't making him feel bad, so he enjoys the days.

Monday, March 22, 2010

He had a numbness in his arm Sunday morning during worship. He took his medicine right after worship and took a nap which cleared it up. Still, we want these things to stop - not continue.

Today seemed to be okay. He got to spend the day with his sister, and catch up with a friend from many years ago.