We had a great trip to LA today. We had a nice lunch at NBC (the dim sum restaurant, not the studio). After that, we met with a veteran surgical oncologist. He was very helpful. He said that the current plan of chemotherapy is the right plan. He said that I should do it for at least 6 months, but a year would be best. He re-iterated that we assume that the chemotherapy is working until we see proof otherwise. He said that a surgery now would be unwise because it would just result in more chemo (more if they find cancer and more if they don't so that we can kill what they don't see). So, the plan is more chemotherapy and to keep killing cancer. I'm really happy to finally be able to put an end date on the chemo. As much fun as it is, getting to the end of it would be nice too. I probably won't miss the face rash and other amusing side effects. Now I can say that we're planning to do chemo for a year and we'll go from there.
After that we stopped by Phillipe to grab a French dip to bring home for a celebratory dinner. If you haven't been there, you definitely should. It's nearly across the street from Union Station in downtown LA. Supposedly, it's the birth place of the French dip. The restaurant turns 100 years old in October and they still have 9-cent coffee. My grandparents literally used to go on dates there. Also, Huell Howser visited there and did a TV thing about them.
Bad news--I read this morning (7/25) that Randy Pausch passed away. He was the guy who was on Oprah and who wrote "The Final Lecture". He truly was an inspiration. Thanks to the internet, you can see his
Final Lecture here. Also, just a reminder to everyone--be sure to back up your computers often. It would be horrible to lose pictures and music that you store on them. They all break--both PC and Mac. I say that because my work laptop died yesterday. Thanks to being completely anal about backups, I lost only 3 things that I purchased from iTunes the day before. All of my work files, family photos, work photos, music, videos, etc. were just fine. If anyone needs information about backups and backup drives, I'd be happy to answer questions or make recommendations. External backup drives cost around $100 (give or take) and can really keep you from losing important things.
3 comments:
Molotov !!!!! Very good news. We are very thankful for the fact that you are not having surgery, and that your are truly "SUPERMAN" the way you have been tolerating the chemo, while still basically having a very busy normal life with your family. However...since we have not been to "Phillipe's since I was a kid and we went with your grandparents ( your dad's and my parents).. We would have loved to go celebrate your good news , take home Phillipes or eat it there. Yum. We thank God for you, everyday . LOve, Aunt Sue and Uncle Frank
That's great news, Tim! I know I wouldn't want to get cut on any more than necessary. It's great that you were able to find a doctor that you trust and that he gave you good advice.
Can't comment on the food, since I've never had it or even heard of it. I'll just take your word for it. ;-)
Marlene
What a great day it was yesterday.
The Doctor that we met with was very encouraging. Lunch and dinner was the best, and the company that I had in the car was the excellent when they were awake.
We must remember that Randy Pausch had a different kind of Cancer, you are right he was an inspiration and will continue to be.
That being said you have always been an inspiration to me and I am proud of how well you are doing.
Also even though the nurses like it no more tattoos please.
Love, Dad
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