Houston - day 5!

Houston - day 5. We finished our first week of the highest dose IL-2 with pretty good results. Joe's blood counts are a little off, but nothing that the doctor didn't anticipate on IL-2. The good news is that he has 2 days off - Saturday and Sunday - to recouperate. His protein levels are pretty low - because of draining the ascites- but we're trying to combat that with Boost, Boost breeze and lots of protein by mouth. He did walk home from the clinic today - the long route - and promptly fell asleep! If fatigue is the worst side effect - we're doing great.

We have one more clinic day for blood work and at 2 pm we hit the air to come home! We will then be home for 2 weeks. August 14th is his next appointment here in Houston to get another Trovax shot and blood work. Joe's brother Bill will be accompanying him to Houston for this endeavor.

Our weather this weekend shows to be beautiful so I hope we can get outside for a little fresh air and sunshine.

Thanks to all!

Love
Vicki