Dave Getting Stronger: Getting Closer

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Getting Closer

Today I had a CT scan, and it showed the lung getting materially better. Now the doctors are working on exactly the right lung drug mix for me to take as an outpatient. This process may take a good 10 days, but as soon as they figure it out, then I should get the green light for discharge. So we're still on track for May discharge, and probably sometime next week. In the meantime, I get stronger every day, eating, sleeping, exercising, and getting acclimated to oral meds instead of IV drugs.

Thank you again to everyone for your help in all things family related, and for your inspiring well wishes; to my wife for her tireless love, even during these difficult transition times; and to my doctors and nurses for getting me back in shape to join the real world. I love you all.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...: Ready or not NYC, here you come! :)

XO
CMF; May 20, 2008 at 8:38 PM
Unknown said...: Wonderful. XO EAH; May 20, 2008 at 8:49 PM
Anonymous said...: David that is such wonderful news, we will be keeping our fingers crossed that you get out the end of May. You and Liza are truely amazing people and of course your families as well. Love Diane & Joey; May 20, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Anonymous said...: David,
I got the chills when I read this post - I'm so excited for you. Man you are a fighter. An inspiring, strong, wonderful person. And, again, it's no surprise at all that Liza has been so incredible...she's the best. See you in NYC come June!
Love,
Caren; May 21, 2008 at 8:52 AM
Anonymous said...: Does this mean we get to hear some more movie recommendations, or perhaps some election commentary?!

Rock On! -- Sal; May 21, 2008 at 8:54 AM
Andrew Slocum said...: Apollo 13 has restarted its engines and appears to be on on its way back...now we just need to ensure its at the right angle for re-entry. I can't wait to see that big beautiful parachute open!!!

Slocum (aka Houston Mission Control Center!); May 21, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Anonymous said...: Way to go Dave! It's countdown time! Best to Liza and the boys!
Prayers and thoughts as always...

Dottie M.; May 21, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Bill Y said...: Great news Dave - we are so glad you are feeling better and getting ready to go home. the Young clan is thinking about you here in NYC,

Bill/Emily; May 21, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Anonymous said...: Hot diggity(beat).; May 21, 2008 at 3:38 PM
Anonymous said...: We have been checking each day for your news. Keep going strong. Love,Aunt Ellen; May 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Anonymous said...: holder - i like the good news. Could you shoot me your email address, which I cannot find anywhere? I am going to be in NYC this weekend, and if you are up to it I would like to stop by and see you for a bit. please drop me a line either way at matt@briggsnorfolk.com. Look forward to hearing from you.
NoNo; May 21, 2008 at 9:43 PM
Anonymous said...: david,
great news--you guys are going to take nyc by storm! wishing you well

xo
seema; May 22, 2008 at 8:38 PM

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I am humbled and emotional every day just thinking of how you all are working to make this challenge as easy as possible for me and Liza. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Diagnosis

I was diagnosed with "Stage III Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma NOS" in August 2007, at 34 years old, with an amazing wife, two kids, loving dog, and generally feeling (as I continue to so feel), as blessed as anyone on this earth.

Stage III means the cancer is in more than one place (my abdomen and clavical), but not in my bone marrow. T-Cell Lymphoma is standard cancer of the lymph node system. N.O.S. means "not otherwise specified", or not one of the standard forms of T-Cell cancer, but somewhat understood nonetheless.

I am going through CHOP chemotherapy until late November. If all goes well, then the cancer will be killed and I'll be back to normal. If there are unexpected hurdles along the way, then I'm in excellent hands with world-wide Lymphoma experts at Georgetown, Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering.

Dave Getting Stronger

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Getting Closer

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