First 5-Day Round Completed

The first of 6 planned sets of high dose Temodar treatments are complete. Conan again responded well, with no bouts of nausea. He started boys soccer practices this week in the midst of treatments and didn't miss a one! There will be some blood tests in the next three weeks to watch for and avoid infection.

We held a graveside service for Isabella yesterday. We miss her. Gretta has a follow-up appointment with her doctor this week and that will determine when she goes back to work.

Progress

Conan's appointments went well today. The tumor is smaller and is not pressing on his brain as much as before. He will have another scan in 2 to 3 months, and the doctors fully expect the tumor to continue shrinking.

He is to start the 6 4-week rotations of high dose temador tomorrow. It will still be in a pill form, and he can take it at home. The higher dosage will cause greater side effects (nausea among others).

Unfortunately our joy at a positive progress report was lost in our grief. Gretta went into premature labor on Friday. Their daughter Isabella Rose was stillborn on Sunday morning at 2:38 am. She weighed 8.5 ounces and was 8.75 inches long. Gretta & Conan were able to hold her and there was a short naming ceremony with a baptism. Physically, Gretta is healing well, and came home from the hospital Sunday afternoon. They have not finalized plans, but a short service will be held at the cemetery.