Good Doctor's Appointments This Week

Steve and Terry went to the nephrologist's and to Dr. Hu's appointment today. They called me with the good results. Both doctors were very happy and Terry used the word "ecstatic" to describe how the doctors thought Steve was. Some of the details:
Steve's creatinine level is now 1.5 and finally borderline normal. They are aiming for 1.0 like last February's lab value for a goal. The next nephrologist appointment is in two months.
Blood platelets are now 123,000 (normal levels are 150,000 to 450,000), but this is expected due to Steve's recent chemotherapy.
As usual, Steve's neuro exam perfect.
Because Steve did well on his first, lower dose of maintenance chemotherapy, his next Temodar  dose will increase to 200 mg. This one starts on June 26th for five days.
The plan for maintenance chemo is for 12 monthly cycles. That's the five days of chemo and twenty-three rest days.
His next MRI will be July 20th.

Both doctors said Steve was doing fantastic, "that was their word, fantastic". Yeah! Because the glioblastoma diagnosis is so awful, there is no remission. However, Dr. Hu said "we don't anticipate cancer at this time" which will have to suffice.
Steve continues to feel well. He  had a rare sugar treat just before we talked and he was basking in the flavor.

Adam graduated elementary school.  Steve attended the ceremony :)

They have a family vacation coming up to the Grand Canyon. Whoopee!