C1D7

Day seven and Dale's side effects remain. Last pain report was an 8. Nothing has worked with any consistancy to help with the achy joints. Nausea is under control. Bottoms of feet and fingertips are problematic.

I'm heading back home today...hoping that Mom and Dad can continue the recovery solo. I feel pretty much helpless.

Noon update: Headed back to MD Anderson. They aren't happy with his progress....

5pm update: Dr. Karp (study chair) called at 1pm and wanted Dale to go to Ibuprofen before going to the ER. Dale has had some relief (pain level 8 to a 4) while we drove to Pearland. We're going to continue the Ibuprofen for the night and then go to MD Anderson tomorrow for weekly blood test. I pray this is the actual drug that stops the pain! Dr. Karp believes that Dale has had an inflammatory reaction to Taxol. Painful joints should have been relieved by day 5!