One Week Later

Mike's numbers continue to rise. In the last week we've seen an increase to 5.9 in the PSA score. He's had two of the Jevtana treatments and will have another blood test in 10 days. I guess we'll see where we are then. It's getting harder to post these numbers.

The New Numbers

Well, I'm not sure what I can say about the new chemo. Mike's PSA is still rising (5.6) but maybe we will see a small drop after a couple more treatments. That's not a bad thing as holding steady is considered progress right now. He has been scheduled for at least three more treatments of Jevtana. After that we will reassess and regroup.

Thanksgiving was really great this year. We were able to see so much of the family. And now we hear that Mike's dad has come through his surgery with flying colors. Way to go, Dad!

Change of Plans

There was a change of plans for the next round of chemo. When we returned last week, the doctor had decided NOT to continue the Taxotere. So Mike is now starting four rounds of Jevtana.  That's the plan for the moment anyway.  Everything is so dependent on what the PSA numbers are after treatment.  I've heard and read that Jevtana is also well tolerated.  Mike is convinced he will lose the rest of his hair. But honestly, the man has been concerned about his hair since I met him 25 years ago.

It was so good to see everyone at Thanksgiving. Seems like things are changing so fast that we don't know each other at all anymore. I guess that happens as the kids get older and the adults have more time to pursue our own career goals and hobbies. It was funny to hear someone ask why I would go with Philip to a division seminar for the Coast Guard. I'm working with both the local and federal level of the Auxiliary now.

Mike's temp job lasts until the end of this month. After that we are continuing the search for more permanent employment. Lately I've been thinking of going back to work for someone else. Looking at whatever options are available at the moment which means a government job may be a good fit. Imagine, I could do work for the government and they would actually PAY me. LOL. Naw, couldn't be.