Head CT

So, I forgot to mention...Layne is on his way to get a head CT scan. Yep, just drove off all on his own. I know it's one of those things that could lend itself to someone being with you, but these days we just sort of do what we do. I asked if he wanted me to go with him, but he didn't really seem too worried about it. I think because neither one of us believes he actually has a tumor (or multiple) on his brain. Yet, at the same time it's hard not too worry a little bit. On the other hand...last month (or was it two?) it was the possibility of skin cancer on his scalp. So, sometimes I just say, "whatever" and go on with my day. I think he does the same thing. Although, I'm sure it's not quite as easy for him to do since he's the one actually going to the appointments and being poked, prodded, and otherwise being a human lab rat. (It's not very fun to see him hooked up to machines...or knowing that he might be in pain...or as he puts it, "uncomfortable".) We'll see what happens.

Upcoming Week

Layne heads out again this Wednesday. He'll have some tests done on Thursday. They'll do some labs and a CT Scan. That'll give an idea of how the tumors are doing. If they are getting bigger he might be done with the study. I will join him on Friday when he'll be getting an infusion (chemo).
I think this time we might have non-stop flights. We had to mix it up a little. It'll be kind of nice to be done in one flight. I guess we better make sure we get good seats.:}
I can't remember if the Franklins (the couple we've stayed with) will be there are not when we get there. I think they said something about being gone during part of November.
It seems the legions (originally thought to be skin cancer by the oncologist in Houston) on his head are under control. He's taking something orally and also has topical treatment. The bumps that were on his back and chest seem to be about the same.

Background Needed

So...long time no write. I feel like there are so many things to write that I'm not sure where to start. It also seems like there is background needed for some things since our lives are just one long saga of one thing after another. I have started a few posts just to be sure I got some of the facts down before I forgot them. I still need to 'publish' quite a few.
We are heading to Houston again this week-end for Layne to have another treatment. At least we think there will be another one. He has to go anyway because if they're going to continue the trial with him he has to get the trial drug this time around. He was supposed to get it last time, but they thought there might be some skin cancer that needed to be taken care of first. (Apparently, that can be one of the side affects for the trial drug.) He went to the dermatologist here and he showed no concern. I guess just the 'run of the mill' bumps all over the head for Layne. Having that happen threw us off schedule. He was told to stop taking the study drug until the skin cancer issue was managed. So, we're glad he was able to get the chemo - but, now he has to still go back for the drug.
We were previously hoping to have a chance to just do the chemo at Huntsman this time. We were looking forward to staying home. It's just a bit easier. There are things going on this week-end that we'll miss out on...and, we would have actually had a chance to spend time with the kids. So, now we have to go back - it throws us off schedule. It was planned so Layne could get a new set (30 days) of the drugs and have all his scans/lab work at the same time...leaving every other visit open to sticking around here for the chemo.