Keeping on

Just a simple update as there is nothing new to report. Jon continues to try and eat but continues to lose weight. The last few days have been good with a little more energy and better eating. He still takes the pain medication but is stretching the time in between. The liver area is very sore. He does some minor pool fix-it errands where I will drive and help when needed. That's only about 1 hour per day and he comes home pretty tired. Our pool helpers are doing great work on the routes, so we are grateful to find good, dependable help.

We asked for a referral to get a second opinion with a liver specialist and our oncologist has sent a referral to UC San Francisco Medical Center. She had mentioned in our first interview that he needed three chemo sessions before a referral could be sent. Knowing that wouldn't be complete for another 4 weeks and the seriousness of his condition, she went ahead and overstepped the policy. We have not been scheduled for an apt as yet but we are hopeful there may be more options and information specific to Jon's condition.