8-22-08

Dad's resting on and off today and enjoying broth and juice cocktails with the occassional bite of jello. He was in quite a bit of pain last night, but it is better controlled today with morphine, and the epidural. Between the "spinners" and the good looking nurses, I think both dad and Tim could be entertained for weeks. :-)

On Monday, dad will receive a procedure called celiac neurolysis which will deaden the nerves that feed the area which contains the tumor. This will control the pain resulting from the tumor, and will prevent him from having to take so many oral pain meds which would compromise his alertness.

We met with an oncologist today and are contemplating how to proceed with the chemo and radiation options he presented.

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Have a good weekend.