Flying by

Now that I will be leaving a week from tomorrow, time seems to be flying by.  Bob has passed his 30th treatment.  He is more tired now than in the beginning but he is still playing golf and tennis.  Exercise is encouraged even on tired days.  He naps every day now and I think he will nap longer when I am not here.  It is hot, in the 90's today and is supposed to be close to 100 this weekend.

So far, it seems that when he finishes his last treatment, he is done.  He will have a PSA test in a few months to verify that the treatment was successful.

They are doing trials with breast cancer and we met a husband and wife who are both being treated, her for breast and he for prostate cancer.  Another couple, from Australia, is paying $80,000 for his prostate treatment.  Thankfully here, medicare pays for it.  Why should one have to have lots of money in order to be treated to noninvasive, successful treatment?

This has been an interesting journey.  I am grateful for all of your encouraging words.  It has not been easy but I feel it has been successful.

Bob will be flying home on June 22 to a quiet house.   He will need a ride home but I am sure when it gets closer, we will get him home. We will be at the lake preparing for the Ironman the following day. My sister, Carol and my friend, Nathan are doing it.  My dad and his wife, my cousin and his wife, and my Waikiki lifeguard brother and his wife will all be there.  Then comes the big celebration!