Last Eve in Houston

Hi all ya'll! Thanks for your comments and emails!! We're doing great - heading home in the morning, already. Hard to believe!!


Yesterday's appointment was basically a repeat of San Francisco's. We decided we must need to exhaust the 'normal' chemo options before I excite the big wig doctors into suggesting new/advanced treatments. Even with my repeated questions and requests, she had nothing to offer except what we've been doing and then more chemo. .... We admit to being a bit suprised as we surely hoped for some exciting news here, but we'll just head home and get back onto Doxil treatments, keeping our fingers crossed for a good response.

It's so lovely here though. Everyone complains about the heat, but truthfully we feel it's just as hot at home. And due to the frigid air conditioning everywhere it actually feels grand to soak the heat in when you step outside. =) The hotel has a covered walkway to the different hospital buildings and a wonderful shuttle service, provided free (notice I didn't say "FOR free" Michelle B. *smile*), so getting around is pleasantly simple.


Although this doesn't do it justice, here's a photo of the hotel atrium in the lobby. Like I said, it's so lovely here! Everyone does such wonderful things with lawns and landscaping!

Next...

Here we are again... now posting from Houston. Yesterday's flight went smooth as silk and we arrived here about 6 p.m. We are in the most amazing hotel which is connected directly to MD Anderson. They are totally amazing...
They prepare you for your appointment, tell you the best way to get there, provide every service needed, have a FREE shuttle to nearby dining/shopping/museums and the most beautiful rooms. It's a little like how Huntsman Cancer Center treated us... they just know what cancer patients need, how best to help them, etc. Thank you Karen F., for suggesting this place! We are very, very impressed.

Unfortunately we're in a bit of a hurry, so this will have to be it for now. Just wanted to let everyone know we're doing fine and I'll post again as soon as we can after the appointment.

Wish us luck.

Day 2

Our baggage arrived this morning!!!! That's the most important news. =)

The coolest part of yesterday was walking to the appointment. Such awesome sights, streets, houses!!

I know, I know - everyone knows what San Fran looks like, but I couldn't help snapping some photos. All these tall skinny houses, stacked together like sandwiches!

Dr Chan was a very, very nice guy who, after the hour of waiting on him, was very clear and decisive in both his manner and his ideas for me. He laid out a plan for what to do over the next few months and what happens when Doxil fails, and he'll send that plan on to my home-town docs. We're hoping the Houston docs have a little bit more positive attitude because his was more, 'when this fails, try this...' 'then when that fails, we'll go to this...' No encouragement about anything actually working or curing.

Then "Aunt" VernaAnn picked us up and we had the most amazing meal in the most amazing place on the ocean with her and Russ, Sharon, Craig and Kevin Farnell. Then headed home for much needed rest.

For today... not much. Just want to do whatever doesn't overwhelm, so we're playing it by ear. Hope all's well with all of you and Dave, we're surely thinking of you today!!! Wish we were there.