Check Up

Dad mini golfing with Jessica and Ashley!

On Friday, Dad had his check up appointment with his oncologist to make sure that everything was good since he has recently been off the chemo pills.  Considering dad's situation he is doing well.  Communication for him is limited and difficult at times as many of you know.  He does get tired very easily throughout the day but knows when he needs to lay down and rest.  Nights are especially  difficult for him.  Dad seems to have a difficult time falling and staying asleep.  He is usually up all night wondering the house, which makes it especially difficult on my mom being up with him and checking up on him.  Through out all this, Dad still has a very positive attitude.  He still has his sense of humor and will crack jokes throughout the day, he even throws a little sarcasm into the mix to keep everyone on their toes.

Dad's oncologist tried to slowly take him off his steroids a few weeks ago, but he started getting sharp pains in his head and his balance was completely off.  So now he is back on 6mg of steroids a day for about another week- they will then try to tapper off the steroids.

Dad will start his second round of chemo (Temodar) in the middle of July but his oncologist has decided to increase the dose by 100 mg.  After completing the second does of Temodar, he will have a MRI to see how the tumors are reacting to the Temodar- by then we will know a lot more.

Again, we wanted to thank you for all the prayers, thoughts, cards, emails and texts.  They mean so much to have such wonderful and supportive family and friends.  Dad has enjoyed his outings away from home with his friends, so thank you to those for their efforts!  Dad was able to join a friend to the track and field Olympic Trials at Autzen Stadium last weekend.  Despite the bad weather, he had a great time!  Later in the week some friends took him out for a round of golf.  He was worn out by the end of the day but had a lot of fun!  Mom has also enjoyed all the diet coke and chocolate people have dropped off (who wouldn't)!  For all those that have helped with Jess and Ash- we are so grateful for that.

Thank you again to those who have helped financially, it has been such a huge blessing and relief for our family, especially for mom!

Love, the Figgats