We're here

Hi Everyone:

We arrived safely. It was a very busy day. Jim's in the hopt. getting his chemo. The tumors have shrunk down to 3 cm. Good, but they need better. Jim will be getting 2 more chemos before the STC. And there will definately be a SCT. This chemo alone won't do it for Jim. We didn't think so either. The statement made, "That this chemo alone could cure the cancer" was made by the doctor who spends no more than 30 seconds with Jim at a time. He did not understand Jim's history. We didn't think that would work anyway, because we know his history, so there was only a slight moment of disappointment.

Jim will need 2 more chemos. And then a week of testing and typing. He will then be accepted into the SCT team if he meets all the criteria (which he should) and then he will get more chemo and then the SCT.

In the meantime, we are kind of on our own. I can stay at the lodge this time. Next time, Jim will get his chemo as an out-patient, which scares the heck out of us. We will have to stay at a hotel for a week. They will not be giving us any money for travel or money for the hotel, because we are not on an official "trial." And then during the typing, we are on our own, too. Hello people.... And....well, it goes on and on, and I won't bore you with details. Just pray for provision for us. We are both very leery and tired.

Bill, I'll be in touch.