Time to sell the RX-8

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Update

Mike is home and is now keeping down solid food. He even cooked last night with help from Philip. We have a doctor's appointment today and another one tomorrow so we will be getting at least some test results from prior to his hospital stay.

Mike has also started taking Zytiga. This is a very promising new drug and we are excited about it.

A big huge thanks to Dolores for coming out to help both last week and again for the week coming up. I couldn't have done it without you.

Home Tomorrow?

Looks like we may be able to get him home tomorrow (Thursday) if he can keep anything down. They found no ulcers whatsoever during the scope. The pancreatitis is going to be an issue though. He's still in a lot of pain and far from feeling better.

Still in the hospital

Mike took a turn for the worse today. He started throwing up his clear liquids. Gastroenterologist recommended a scope to check out his plumbing for a bleeding ulcer. The numbers on his blood tests are saying he has a bleeder somewhere. I will try to keep updating. Hopefully, if this is a bleeding ulcer, they will find it, cauterize it and he will start to improve.

Pancreatitis

Trip to the ER last night turned into overnight observation. CT scan shows inflamed pancreas and lymph system in abdominal area. I will try to post updates either here or on Facebook.

4th of July Holiday Weekend 2011

The weekend was so wonderful. We were able to see so many members of the family AND wish Mike's dad a happy 80th birthday. Thank you Pam and Alan for once again being the most incredible hosts anyone could ask for.

After having some really rough days, Mike finally found some relief with the right pain management. We are both so grateful for that.

We received the results of Mike's blood tests taken on Friday before we left town. The last PSA reading was not a false spike. He is now at 30.5. His doctor has called the insurance in order to start him on Abiraterone. He also has a scan scheduled for tomorrow.

I will continue to update as I get info.