Scott's Update

Scott & I went over yesterday for another treatment @ the U. Things were all fine with his blood work so the the dose of 5fu was given. We had a pretty good week with just a few side effects at times, but he is happy that he is not having the chemo ball on 24/7 between appointments.

We don't have a lot planned over the long weekend coming up, just around the house work I would like to get done.

I cannot believe the summer is almost over!!

Take Care -

Roxane

Third treatment today, including a visit with Cindy,NP. She was new (to us) and had very kind words to say to Scott regarding progress with his treatment, and how great she thinks he is doing. He passed the exam with flying colors. Scott was really feeling great today so if she had a question it was answered very thoughly, with even a few jokes tossed in. We also got to see Judy, RN in the hall at the clinic, so he got to hug her, Judy hasn't seen Scott since before his surgery, she thought he looked great also, he loves all the great comments he gets from all the RN's up at the clinic, I guess we are "regulars" now :-)

So treatment is coming along...on the downhill now!! This past week Scott has felt better than the week before, like I stated before, he was spunking today...and hurray...Football season starts tonight!!

Roxane

Today went fine at the clinic again, blood work was a-ok and treatment was done. Scott is feeling a little sick tonight though, but his tummy is settling down. Our study RN Carrie volunteered to go to Louisiana for the next three weeks to help out with medical needs of the people in that area, so we won't see her again until the recheck tests in late October, Gerry, RN is stepping in for the final few weeks.

We have a BIG week of plans coming up, we are heading to Iowa for a family wedding, my Uncle Charlie's son Tony is getting married in Le Mars. Sunday we are off to the Black Hills for a couple days, returning in time for the next appointment on the 22nd.

All you RR bloggers out there, we ran into Terry Zilge today again, he seems to be coming along well on this treatment plan also, a heck of a place to run into someone.

So we will be putting on the miles this week, update next Thursday.

Thanks again for the thoughts, prayers and encouragement.

Roxane & Scott

Hi all - got back to RF about 6:30 tonight!! We had a nice trip to IA for the wedding and then off to South Dakota. It was a nice drive with a lot of beautiful sites to see, next time I think we will try our luck in Deadwood ;-) $$

Off to the U tomorrow for shot #5...rounding the corner for the home stretch!!

Roxane & Scott

Scott's blood work all looked good today again so treatment was given, what did not look good was some type of skin rash we noticed Wednesday night after we got home from our trip.

Our RN today, Mary thought it looked suspicious, and she was correct...Scott is being treated for shingles. It is just the beginning of the breakout so we are hoping that it will be mild, he was given a prescription for 10days of meds that should take care it we hope. Shingles can be very painful; we are hoping that doesn't happen, we have a med if it does though.Scott is very contagious (if you have not had chicken poxs, are expecting, are a newborn or have a weak immune system)...so he will have to be very careful not to spread the disease.

Looks like this week maybe a challenging one...but just one more shot, and Phase III will be completed!!

Have a good weekend everyone!!

Roxie & Scott

BOY!!!!

Jen and Ben went for their ultra sound appointment yesterday, and everything looks just fine. If you want to see pictures of our soon to be little William - go to hedrington.com and click on photos - then click on ultrasound photos. William's expected due date is mid/late February.

We can hardly wait :-)

Roxane & Scott

Last chemo appt. today - I will update later.

Sometimes it's hard to believe all that Scott has been through with this treatment. Starting January 3rd, from Dr. Sielaff's office and the first unsuccessful surgery, we moved to plan B @ U of MN seeing Dr. Greeno. He showed us the recommended treatment plan and we cannot believe that it has all fallen into place. I guess it does help to just put one foot in front of the other and to keep moving, I said this more then once to several of you when you asked, "How do you do it?"

Scott's shingles have reached their peak (I think) soon they will heal and fade away. This past week has been one of the tough ones for Scott, but again he conquered it. We are all so proud of him, he did not really complain (ok sometimes) but I believe few could have tolerated so much.

Of course, we know we owe a lot to our doctors and nurses, researchers, clinical and staff members, and hospitals. We are also thankful for good insurance benefits, the RR has covered all the bills thus far with only co-pays paid by us!! Thanks also to my employer for all the time off I was allowed thorough all this, and to the employees that "covered" for me, especially Bernie!

Scott goes back in late October for a re-check CT scan, in the mean time he hopes to recover quickly from this last chemo treatment. Let's hope his energy and weight go on the upswing quickly. Give him a call/email if you have a chance, he enjoys hearing from everyone.

In November he has a ticket to Lambeau waiting for him, let's hope the Pack can recover before then too!!

And....have we mentioned that we are expecting a grandson ?? Make sure you check out those pictures :-)

This is getting long isn't it? Again and again...thanks!! We could NOT have done this without all the support and prayers and love from family, friends, friends of friends, neighbors, co-workers, and those that we don't even know.

All our love and appreciation...

Roxane & Scott
Ben &Jen - Claire & Kyle
Toby, Lily & Scruffy too!! :-)