Today my parents met with the oncologist who said that my dad will have a tri-modial program. His program will consist of chemo/rad & surgery (not the chemo then chemo/rad, surgery) . He will probably start treatment on the 16th of Feb for 5 ½ weeks. Then take about 5-6 weeks to recoup before having surgery sometime in May. He will work just about everyday up until surgery and probably be about 6-8 weeks to get back to work.
After listening to all the experts (MD ANDERSON Doctors), it has been made clear that cancer is a very personal disease. Each person responds differently and statistics are not the real measure. Dad is psyched and ready to go on the offensive.
Dad made this whole spreadsheet listing what days he does what treatments or has what appointments. It is color-coded, has a calendar, it probably includes pie charts and formulas as well... those engineer minds (sigh).
After listening to all the experts (MD ANDERSON Doctors), it has been made clear that cancer is a very personal disease. Each person responds differently and statistics are not the real measure. Dad is psyched and ready to go on the offensive.
Dad made this whole spreadsheet listing what days he does what treatments or has what appointments. It is color-coded, has a calendar, it probably includes pie charts and formulas as well... those engineer minds (sigh).
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