Don't be frightened

So Dave asked the technician at the sleep study to take his picture after he "hooked" him up. He's trying to look like a monster. Not sure he succeeded. I got back from Traverse City late afternoon, it was cold up there and I'm pretty tired. Ice fishing in Cadillac and pretty snow on the bays. Dave has moved a keyboard into the bedroom while I was gone.....oh no I think that's worse than the living room, don't you? Nikki went to the vet today with Dave and was great (she can foul you if she really wants too- oh not really she's 1/2 angel). Ruthie and Nancy-Boy go tomorrow. Dave has his CT scan Friday. All is well from here. Stay warm everyone.

Wow- it's already January 19th

Post chemo hasn't been too bad with just the study drug. Dave has had some nausea and one emesis. He has a busy week though. Dentist today, dogs and cat appointments Wednesday and Thursday (just shots). I think I figured out why Nancy-Boy was pulling his fur out (or do cat's have hair?). He's been reacting to stress and the fact that we didn't go spend enough time with him. He's starting to come upstairs more and we're reorganizing the basement and going down there more too. No more hair clumps lying around. Poor guy- I think he knew something was wrong.

I'm heading up to Traverse City this morning. I'll be back tomorrow. Dave has practice for a Bryan Lubeck gig on Saturday tonight. See, he's a little busy this week. And as he likes to say "stronger every day".

First Camp David fire of 2010

Pictures: The first fire of 2010, who cares about the snow; Dave getting wood for the fire: Dogs enjoying the back yard and keeping dry; Dave happy to be in the back yard; starting the Chicken on the fire....um.

So Dave thought 40 degrees was good enough to start a fire. Well, not bad after we shoveled snow out of the fire pit and then cleared more snow around the fire. And not too cold after the fire started. The dogs loved being in the back yard again. The neighbors, Kris and Kevin, came by too to enjoy the fire. Great dinner and lots of fun. Just starting the new year (and decade) out right ya'll.

Avatar Again!

We just had to go see Avatar in 3D again with the Kings. Even Dave Maki wanted to go. Then Mexican food for dinner. Dave did some "stuff" today which included practicing bass guitar. Really a pretty good week. Tomorrow= finishing up organizing the Christmas things............. YEAH!

A Little Celebration and A Sleep Study

So Tuesday night we decided to light a roman candle to celebrate. Great place in the front yard on top of a snow pile so they flew in the air. Kris and Kevin, the neighbors, came over to watch. Just 4 or 5 little fireworks, but they went pretty high up. No real pictures again, oh well. Tonight Dave goes for a sleep study. I'm happy he finally said okay. Only thing is I don't think he sores as bad as he use to. We'll see what happens.
Picture: Lee puts the roman candle in the snow.

Another good day

Appointment at 9:30 this am. Dave's hemoglobin is up to 10.4, platelets are up to 128,000. No more shots.....YEAH! They feel as he continues to recover from the 6 cycles of Taxol and Carboplatin these will continue to return to normal. Great News! So another dose of CP-751,871 today, but up to the full dose (the last 2 were a decreased dose because of his low platelets). They got his dose started about 11:50 and it was just 2 hours today. No pre medications, no more steroids. It is good.

The plan is CP-751,871 every 3 weeks until......whenever. CT scan January 22. MD said David is in remission. Now we hear that a lot and what does it really mean? Well, my understanding is the cancer is not growing. No increase in size or decrease in size are both good. Of course, Dave's have decreased a lot. We'll see what the next CT scan results show. We did talk about how long Dave would get CP-751,871 and the answer is... unknown. Similar drugs for breast cancer can keep patients in remission for years and they keep getting it since side effects can be small. That could be the case for CP-751,871 too. The original paperwork stated Dave could get a maximum of 17 doses, today was number 8. Now the study is closed. I think that means anyone that was going to start and was put on hold will not get the study drug, they are done. Patients who received the drug can continue if their MD feels it is still a good treatment for them. There are several other studies with CP-751,871 that continue and our MD feels it will come to the market for cancer eventually. So Dave continues. He is not as tired. Taste is starting to come back. Things just feel a little lighter. I'm planning on a nice spring.

Want to say again, we appreciate everyone's support (prayers, vibes, love, food, friendship, etc). Love to you all!

Just checkin' in

Dave slept until 12 or so today. I continue to work on getting organized for 2010 and putting away X-mas decorations. Dave had band practice this afternoon. I went to dinner at the neighbors- thanks Kris and Kevin. Monday is lab work, then Tuesday is clinic appointment. It's not bad to have just a couple things everyday, kinda feels like a little vacation. Will let you know what we find out Tuesday asap. :)