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The summer weather has definitely shown its face here in Michigan. The kids are outside a little more and the sun is with us until bedtime. When I get up at 5:15 to workout in the morning, I can see the puppies without having to turn on the back light. The days are heating up and I am loving it. With school about to end all I can think is "Come on Summer Fun!"

Tom had his appointment with the Oral Surgeon last week. The doctor did not see any reason for concern. He told Tom that if there was cancer it would be on a major nerve and Tom would have no doubt about the pain it would cause. They took another x-ray which showed that the spot had actually decreased in size. They will continue to monitor it during his routine visits for now.

Tom made his way to Detroit on Tuesday for his visit with Henry Ford Hospital. He was satisfied with his consultation with Dr. Ali. The doctor spent time with Tom explaining how the program worked & what would happen if Tom was to be approved. This drug is a Phase 3 drug that is ready to go to the FDA. This program does have a placebo. However, the chance of getting the water pill is a very small percent. The care that Tom would receive at worst case scenario would be not much different than the standard care for Tom's type of cancer. However, Tom has the advantage of being watched closer because of the research. Everything would have to be done at their hospital as all patients are to be scanned with the same machine. Tom had 3 EKG's and blood work up before he left. The insurance approved the consultation and test that was done on Tuesday. The next step is for them to approve the clinical trial.

Tom needs to go back on June 20 & 21st for more test. On Sunday he will have an MRI and on Monday a CT scan. Because both of these tests have contrast dye, he is not able to do the scans on the same day. He will also need a bone scan before starting the trial.
Tom is working several extra shifts at both the Hospital and EMS this month as he fears that he may be back on Disability in July.

Psalms 138:8 "The Lord will work out his plans for my life-for your lovingkindness, Lord, continues forever. Don't abandon me-for you made me."