Update

Mike has tolerated the first chemo treatment fairly well so far.  He says he's feeling pretty good actually.  I suppose if anyone can "breeze through" chemo, it would be Mike.  We hope it continues to be easier than expected.  As soon as we have any more test results I will post them.

Mike was just recently hired through a temp agency to do some work for IGT in the department of a long time friend of ours.  I just want to thank Will McMaster for giving me a call and letting me know about this availability.  Will is a real friend and a good man.

Chemo starts today

Today he starts the chemo.  I didn't realize it but they don't let spouses in for that.

The Other Side of the Coin

We were very glad to hear that the bone scan and CT scan came back clean.  However, the doctor continues to see a rise in Mike's PSA.  We are now just over 8.  So it looks like he will be starting chemo treatments.  Should be finished inside of twelve weeks, starting asap.  Fortunately it is a one hour treatment every 3 weeks, 4 treatments total.

Bone Scan Negative

Got the results back recently.  The scan and CT were both negative.  No bone metastasis is good news.  It means we are still at stage 3 and holding.

Bone Scan Today

I'll try to post results as soon as I know anything.

In the interesting new category - I found a reference to a real Antram (not Antrim) family crest.  And darned if it isn't a Griffin!  LOL.  So I'm redoing my entire coat of arms to reflect this.

New Job

Mike will be starting a new job tomorrow.  It's temporary and contract work but it's work.

Vacation was lovely but...

Mike's PSA is now at 5.06.  I'll try to keep everyone updated when there are more tests scheduled.
Other items: Found out that Philip cannot enlist in Coast Guard this year.  Has to wait until next year.
Gregory will be starting 7th grade at the end of this month.
And that's kind of all I can manage right now.