Urology appt was great. Dr. Steinberger did exam (for a total of 3 prostate checks in a week), indicated was not impressed with prostate check nor PSA level. He reviewed all of the paperwork, spoke with Dr. Moore (oncologist) as we waited, may not do a prostate biopsy but tentatively scheduled one (10/20/2008 @ 2pm) depending on the results of the bone marrow biopsy. He said he would be in touch w/Dr. Moore to discuss bone marrow results. The office will contact us if the biopsy appt is cancelled. (I plan to touch base with Dr. Moore's nurse in am to make sure she has both phone numbers, assure she is aware of the plan, knows to flag report, and get it to Dr. Moore since he will be OOO Mon and Tues of next week.)
Pop has appt w/endodontist at noon tomorrow for the root canal. One end or the other---we should have things fixed before long to help him be more comfortable. One would almost look forward to a root canal as opposed to another prostate exam.We have added Ibuprofen 400mg three times/day to help with the discomfort at Dr. Moore's suggestion that skeletal pain is better addressed by anti-inflammatory medications. We'll see. Pop is achy, has to be encouraged to eat, but doing "okay." I am still waking him up during the night for the additional antibiotic (tooth)/pain meds to stay on top of the pain management. It is a circus---the "boys" are also awake, out peeing at all hours and fearful I will be scheduling them for appointments with the urologist for their nocturia (night time peeing).
Keep the good thoughts and prayers coming. Pop stays in good spirits but is tired of all the prodding (me) and all the poking (MD's).
Love,
Mom
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