Dave’s health blog

Dave and I met with Dr. Patel today. Dr. Patel wants to run more tests before we can decide some of the details of his treatment protocol. Those tests are scheduled over the coming week. Treatment is scheduled to begin Tuesday, 1/28, pending any unforeseen results from the aforementioned tests. Primary treatment, i.e. chemotherapy, will last between 12 and 18 weeks and barring complications, should all be outpatient. There will be opportunities to help Dave get to and from his infusion appointments, so if you’re available to help, please sound off below.

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