We were told in the beginning that Thursdays would be "Treatment Day". We knew that Thursdays would be the day each week that Joe would have blood work done. Joe found out today that "Treatment Day" also included seeing the oncologist. So Joe & James, caregiver for the day saw Dr. Crocker. The conclusion of the visit was that Joe would cut back on the daily dosage of steroids. Joe loved hearing this.

Kirsten from Medicine Oncology contacted me this afternoon with Joe's lab results. Everything was good except his platelet count was a little low. So for the next 7 days Joe will not take the chemo drug, Temodar in order for his platelets to increase. If his blood labs come back next Thursday indicating they have increased then Joe starts back on the drug. Kirsten also changed the times of the day to take the clinical trial drug, HCQ.

It was a long day but with James' help Joe got through it with lunch at Steak n Shake before being dropped off at his office. Thanks James!!!!

Carol