Joe is home again!

Joe was released from Strong Memorial yesterday at 2 pm. He came home with an IV line in as he needs IV antibiotics for another 5 days. He is on an every-other-day regime of Sutent and Interfuron - given by yours truly - and he's tolerating them as predicted. He slept a lot yesterday and looks good this morning.

He cannot have any fresh fruits or fresh flowers around as he is neutropenic - and he is on a very restrictive diet. But, our goal is to get him stronger and stronger every day. Our next visit with Dr Kohli is Wednesday the 15th where we'll assess our treatment plan and he'll determine whether to continue or change it. Joe is breaking new ground here in Rochester taking the Sutent pills along with the interfuron.

There will be a nurse coming daily to check his vital signs and ensure that we're administering the medicines as planned. He is on pain meds as well as a multivitamin and special drinks to get protein to his body and ensure that he does not lose too much weight.

A huge thank you to Marsha Pulhamus for not only helping me get him to the car, but for coming over and explaining all of the medical jargon to me! It's pretty scary to give shots and flush out IV lines when you're not a trained medical professional, but she's giving me confidence and help.

Happy birthday today to Robin Pritchard! Happy birthday and bon voyage to Nanette as she and Joel leave for Mexico.

Thank you all for your cards and well wishes. Please keep your prayers coming!