On Tuesday, they took dad off the Lovinox (bloodthinner) injection he started on Friday; he will continue to take the Coumadin pill (which one of the doctors called "rat poison" - so I hope he isn't on this drug very long). He is on a very low dose. At first, his oncologist was recommending he stay on the injection for 6 months (!) but based on his blood test results, she decided that wasn't necessary.
Dad has one more chemo treatment Tuesday. Then the following Tuesday, he has an appointment with the oncologist at Barnes-Jewish in St Louis. This will be for a review of his case and possible referral to the surgeon there (Steven Strasberg) who has a terrific reputation and has the experience level you want for any surgery so complicated.
Gary will be staying here to watch over the house and dogs, while I drive mom and dad to St Louis, probably on Monday, then coming home on Wednesday, unless we have subsequent appointments in St Louis. (Possibly a followup appointment that same week with the surgeon? Would be cool to get that initial consultation done in the same week.)
You have a lot going on for the New Year. Hope Ron and Kisten can help you out in Saint Louis. It sounds like the doctors are getting together what need to done. The dogs need care too. Have a great day. Love Ray & Angie
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