Finally, some good news to report!

Tom and I went to see Pop this evening. Grandmom and Tio Israel spent some time with him todat also. He is finally beginning to feel a bit better. Yesterday, they started him on a “hormone” injection to control his diarrhea. I’ve never heard of this, but it seemed to finally work. His pain is also better since they started him on low dose morphine yesterday. It was great to see him up and walking around the room for a little bit. He still hasn’t eaten anything since his admission. They started him on TPN a couple of days ago. TPN is liquid nutrients given through the veins, similar to an intravenous. Once he no longer has nausea and diarrhea for a day or two, they will start him on some solid food to see how he handles it.

There still have been no conclusions on whether or not he will resume the same type of chemo therapy (at a lower dose) or if they will try an alternative treatment. I’ll let you all know once they make a decision.

Pop still shouldn’t have many visitors but if you feel like talking to him, he seems to be ok with talking on the phone. Here’s his direct room number at the hospital: (215-728-3415) if you want to give him a call. Please make sure you call before 7:00pm, since Pop goes to bed very early. Gracias-