NatashaBishop

Hi Valerie,

Thanks for replying! This is all terrifying, uncharted territory we're exploring. It certainly helps to talk with others who have been there. I feel so fortunate that my parents decided on MD Anderson. Today is day one and I'm already so impressed. My Mom is full of adrenaline right now and she talks really fast so it's a bit hard to take down everything she is telling me. But yes, Biochemo as you described above. Apparently we are doing 2 rounds (40 days) and then we'll go in and check the progress. The biggest thing for my Dad is to make sure his platelets stay above 30,000. (they are currently at 300,000) and we have to watch for brain bleeds. Like most guys his age he is on Plavix which is a blood thinner so they took him off of that pronto. It sounds like Phil is a real warrior! That's so inspiring. I'll keep posting and asking questions as we progress with treatment. And, I'll be keeping an eye on everyone's posts for updates on their journey.

Take care,

Natasha

Hi Valerie,

Thanks for replying! This is all terrifying, uncharted territory we're exploring. It certainly helps to talk with others who have been there. I feel so fortunate that my parents decided on MD Anderson. Today is day one and I'm already so impressed. My Mom is full of adrenaline right now and she talks really fast so it's a bit hard to take down everything she is telling me. But yes, Biochemo as you described above. Apparently we are doing 2 rounds (40 days) and then we'll go in and check the progress. The biggest thing for my Dad is to make sure his platelets stay above 30,000. (they are currently at 300,000) and we have to watch for brain bleeds. Like most guys his age he is on Plavix which is a blood thinner so they took him off of that pronto. It sounds like Phil is a real warrior! That's so inspiring. I'll keep posting and asking questions as we progress with treatment. And, I'll be keeping an eye on everyone's posts for updates on their journey.

Take care,

Natasha

Hi Valerie,

Thanks for replying! This is all terrifying, uncharted territory we're exploring. It certainly helps to talk with others who have been there. I feel so fortunate that my parents decided on MD Anderson. Today is day one and I'm already so impressed. My Mom is full of adrenaline right now and she talks really fast so it's a bit hard to take down everything she is telling me. But yes, Biochemo as you described above. Apparently we are doing 2 rounds (40 days) and then we'll go in and check the progress. The biggest thing for my Dad is to make sure his platelets stay above 30,000. (they are currently at 300,000) and we have to watch for brain bleeds. Like most guys his age he is on Plavix which is a blood thinner so they took him off of that pronto. It sounds like Phil is a real warrior! That's so inspiring. I'll keep posting and asking questions as we progress with treatment. And, I'll be keeping an eye on everyone's posts for updates on their journey.

Take care,

Natasha

Hi Judy,

I'm so lucky to have found this site. I haven't had the best luck with cancer; I lost my friend to esophageal cancer and my dog to stomach cancer in 2011. I'm terrified. Your husband's story is so inspiring and provides me with much hope. My parents are traveling to Houston, TX tomorrow to meet with Doctors at MD Anderson. I'm grateful that they will be going to one of the best in the country. I just hope they have something available to help my Dad. I think they will. As soon as I know his schedule over the next couple of weeks, I'm booking a plane ticket out to see him. I think seeing him and giving him a hug will do a world of good for both of us.

Thank you for the cyberhug – I'll take all of those I can get!

Natasha

Hi Judy,

I'm so lucky to have found this site. I haven't had the best luck with cancer; I lost my friend to esophageal cancer and my dog to stomach cancer in 2011. I'm terrified. Your husband's story is so inspiring and provides me with much hope. My parents are traveling to Houston, TX tomorrow to meet with Doctors at MD Anderson. I'm grateful that they will be going to one of the best in the country. I just hope they have something available to help my Dad. I think they will. As soon as I know his schedule over the next couple of weeks, I'm booking a plane ticket out to see him. I think seeing him and giving him a hug will do a world of good for both of us.

Thank you for the cyberhug – I'll take all of those I can get!

Natasha

Hi Judy,

I'm so lucky to have found this site. I haven't had the best luck with cancer; I lost my friend to esophageal cancer and my dog to stomach cancer in 2011. I'm terrified. Your husband's story is so inspiring and provides me with much hope. My parents are traveling to Houston, TX tomorrow to meet with Doctors at MD Anderson. I'm grateful that they will be going to one of the best in the country. I just hope they have something available to help my Dad. I think they will. As soon as I know his schedule over the next couple of weeks, I'm booking a plane ticket out to see him. I think seeing him and giving him a hug will do a world of good for both of us.

Thank you for the cyberhug – I'll take all of those I can get!

Natasha

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for replying and sharing your story and support. It sounds like we are in the same boat and just starting this stage IV journey at the same time. I'm 33 but I tell you, it doesn't matter how old you are – he's still my Daddy. My parents are in Estero, FL so right across aligator alley. They are flying to Houston, TX tomorrow to meet with Dr's at MD Anderson which is apparently one of the top cancer treatment centers in the US. I'm grateful for that. Hopefully we'll have more information tomorrow. The not knowing is horrible. Sounds like you are just starting with that process as well. I'll provide an update once we know more – I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for the forum. I'll also be on the lookout for your posts about your husband. Sending much support your way!

Natasha

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for replying and sharing your story and support. It sounds like we are in the same boat and just starting this stage IV journey at the same time. I'm 33 but I tell you, it doesn't matter how old you are – he's still my Daddy. My parents are in Estero, FL so right across aligator alley. They are flying to Houston, TX tomorrow to meet with Dr's at MD Anderson which is apparently one of the top cancer treatment centers in the US. I'm grateful for that. Hopefully we'll have more information tomorrow. The not knowing is horrible. Sounds like you are just starting with that process as well. I'll provide an update once we know more – I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for the forum. I'll also be on the lookout for your posts about your husband. Sending much support your way!

Natasha

Hi Vicki,

Thank you for replying and sharing your story and support. It sounds like we are in the same boat and just starting this stage IV journey at the same time. I'm 33 but I tell you, it doesn't matter how old you are – he's still my Daddy. My parents are in Estero, FL so right across aligator alley. They are flying to Houston, TX tomorrow to meet with Dr's at MD Anderson which is apparently one of the top cancer treatment centers in the US. I'm grateful for that. Hopefully we'll have more information tomorrow. The not knowing is horrible. Sounds like you are just starting with that process as well. I'll provide an update once we know more – I'm sure I'll have a ton of questions for the forum. I'll also be on the lookout for your posts about your husband. Sending much support your way!

Natasha