The News

Hi Everyone,

Theresa took dad today to get a chest scan and an abdominal scan, and all went fine. Theresa may blog about this, but she said that Mom and Dad were in ok spirits.

I received a call from a Dr. Woo, since Dr. Chaise - who he called Dr. Chi (with the i being long). He confirmed it was cancer and said we would be hearing from the radiation oncology dept. Theresa and I went to Mom and Dad's to tell them the news. They took it pretty well, as I think we were all expecting it. I then got on the phone and was able to get a direct phone number to the rad. oncology dept - 323-783-2841. Dad now has an appointment at 2:00 pm on Wed., 9/16 - Jack & Drew's birthday. It will last about 1 hour and they will explain things, give him a brief exam, and answer questions. Assuming all is a go, they will then start to schedule radiation treatments. I assume that this is when we will find out how many treatments, etc. This appointment is at 4950 Sunset Blvd. I told Mom and Dad that I will take them, although Theresa offered as well. I don't know if anyone else wants to go? I would like to go, but also don't want to monopolize these things either. I am sure all of us going would be a bit much. So, unless some of you want to go, I will plan on it.
In addition, Dad has a bone scan scheduled on Sunday at 10:30. This is a two part appointment. At 10:30 he will be given an injection, and then sent home until around 1:00 pm. He then goes back for the 2nd part, which will take about 30 to 45 minutes. I will take him at 10:30 as planned, and take him back at 1:00, too. I know John and Anne are out of town, and I also know that Joe's teams have games that day, so no worries.
I also talked to Dad again about just taking it as it comes,, and otherwise, go about his life. This has obviously been with him for a while, and a week or two ago, he was doing just that. He and Mom were both in agreement and seem to be hanging in there, although I am sure it is tough at times, as it is with all of us. Mom even talked about going down to the beach here and there - maybe take a book and sit on a bench and read - and the both seemed interested in going back to Kincade's for happy hour. So, no time like the present! Theresa and I talked about trying to schedule something like "Kincades", but perhaps under the pretense of Anne's birthday. When we do these things, we just have to go with it, and not worry if a few of us can't make it.
Also, I forgot to tell Dad about the "boxing" match here after they left on Monday. Dad will certainly enjoy that story, so someone remember to tell him. I will also upload the video I took and show him/them.

Love You All!

Pat