Thursday, December 26, 2013

And a Happy Boxing Day to you all!

I’m sure you have all logged on to find out what is going on in the never-ending saga of our new Roman shades. I tell you it is just an event-a-moment catastrophe in the making.

What? That isn’t why you are here? But you’re missing all the intrigue and suspense!

Oh, I see where you’re at. You just want a quick and dirty Richard update, and then you’re going to log off and fix dinner. Fine be that way. I’ll give you an update.

We got good news and bad news at the oncologist in Portland today.

First, the good news; they have figured out what is causing Richard’s malaise and there is a moderately easy way to make him feel better. One pill four times a day and he will be damn near as good as new, pdq. Ah, the miracles of modern medicine!

And the bad news; they have figured out what is causing Richard’s malaise. It seems that his cancer has metastasized to his brain. And it seems that the tumor is wreaking havoc on many of Richard’s systems. The pills they prescribed will lessen swelling around the tumor easing the symptoms, and we have an appointment with an oncological radiologist on Tuesday to see what kind of longer term solutions there may be.


You know, there are times I just want to sit down on the floor and throw a temper tantrum. 

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Mac, I remember those temper tantrums, not a pretty sight. (all Mom did was dress you as a pirate for Halloween) You were not a happy pirate. Keep us updated on Richard, I want him to feel good!! (is that asking too much)!!