Going home?

Joe had a good night last night - slept well and his pain seems to be better today. He started a new pain regime yesterday and allowed him to sleep on and off in the afternoon. If his pain is under control the docs are thinking that they can release him today. There is much to do to get ready for Joe to come home - but I believe we can get it all together. The doctors believe that he will be better off at home - he is at great risk of infection and the hospital environment is not the best place for rest! Dr Jones has released him and does not believe that the talc procedure is something that she believes Joe needs. She will keep an eye on him and if the fluid reaccumulates, she will remove it at that time. His breathing, while labored, is better than it was. He is still on 4 liters of oxygen. His blood counts look good, but will most likely tank in 7-10 days following his chemo treatments. To counteract that, Joe is on a series of medications to help boost his immune system and raise his white and red blood cells and platelets. We are keeping our fingers crossed that this treatment will interrupt the cancer cycle growth. He is stil weak.

Gina is hanging with him today as she has no classes (Yom Kippur) and will be a great help if he is to be released.

Thanks to all - for - everything

Love
Vicki, Gina & Tom