MD Andersen

Dad completed his first day of a two-day visit to MD Andersen Cancer Center in Houston. The lymphoma specialist there shared new insight and wants to do further testing. Apparently, Dad's 2nd cancer (the aggressive one) is more aggressive than previously thought. Because of that, the doctor in Houston recommends a more aggressive form of chemotherapy (not R-CHOP). The doctor also plans on doing a spinal tap and other tests to determine what kind of neurological effects the cancer has had on Dad (if any). Apparently there are some vision symptoms going on, and often that's related to neurological involvement of the cancer. Because MD Andersen wants to do a more thorough assessment of Dad's cancer, they are going to perform multiple tests tomorrow. They will then schedule a time for Dad to return in a week or two to complete the assessment and come up with a game plan. Mom and Dad are, once again, relieved that they made the trek out to Houston and feel like they're in the right place. We are so grateful for the support that they have down there with Dane and Emily. We are also grateful for caring, intelligent doctors who are taking care of Dad.