Tom's recovery over the past 2 days has been optimistic although it appears he will be staying in the hospital for a few more days, at least. The doctor's diagnosis of his present condition is not thrush, as we had thought originally, rather it is chemical mucosa. Essentially, the chemo drugs aren't just working on the cancer but the healthy tissue as well. As a result Tom's mouth and throat and have developed lesions, this condition in general terms is often referred to as mucositis. The chemo and radiation treatments have been placed on a hold for now until the lesions begin to heal. Because of the pain in his mouth and throat Tom is still not speaking much. He is receiving pain medication, antibiotics, and additional treatments to minimize the pain and discomfort and ward off any infections. He's still not out of the woods on this one but for now he is in less pain than before. Tom knows so many are thinking of him...thank you for keeping him in your hearts and prayers during this journey!
-posted by Teresa Higgins (Tom's sister)
teresa.higgins@unco.edu
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Hey Tom:
Kathy's friend, Al Merkel in Texas, here. Take a look at the below link, these are pictures from my 12 year olds baseball tournament last weekend. A.J. is the one wearing the batting gloves with the orange color in them.
http://photos.walmart.com/share/p=930301193766795247/l=7703198/g=10586310/cobrandOid=1011/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB
I'll keep you in the "Prayers for the Faithful" at Sacret Heart Catholic Church, here in Rowlett Texas, until you get through this! Your are my Hero brother, keep up the fight.
We love ya.
Al, Susan, Rebecca, A.J, Rachel and Alex Merkel
Hey Tom
Just wanted to say keep the fight going and I think of you and pray for you and your family often!
Take and God Bless,
Kathy
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