Quick Update!

I wanted to thank everyone who is out there keeping George in prayer. That means so much to us!!
He has completed his first week of radiation.
So far, he hasn't noticed any significant decrease in pain, but we stay hopeful and optimistic that it is soon to come!
Meanwhile, he is using painkillers that are half-way doing the trick, but also creating some annoying side effects (like, hiccups of all things!).
Overall, his spirits are good and he's doing his best to maintain his normal schedule with working and other obligations. In fact, as I type he is installing a neat organizational gadget in the kitchen!
He's not a man that's easy to get or keep down!!

Another bit of news is that he will be seeing a doctor regarding a newer medication that is supposed to help rebuild bone that's been invaded by cancer as well as help suppress any new tumors from popping up, and killing off any existing. We are very interested and excited about giving this drug a whirl! I can't remember the name of it- I will update about that when I get that information. ******

He has one more week of radiation (10 treatments total). He goes in on Tuesday to see the doctor and get an xray so we will have a better idea of how the tumor in his iliac bone is responding thus far.

Thank you again for your prayers- and don't stop!!


****** The drug is called ZOMETA.