I stayed at my parents place last night just to get my own picture of how my dad really is. I can tell he is in a lot of pain, it's awful to see him like that.
Today we got a video and a care packet from Cancer Treatment Center Of America. I watched the video while my dad took one of his many naps. Its was sad, I cried. Dad finally watched it but I don't think he is comfortable flying across the U.S. to get treatment.
I called and made an appointment for The Houston Cancer Center in Kingwood. My dad's friend who also had colon cancer referred us to Dr Suki. We have an appointment for a second opinion on Monday.
This Friday he is going in to The Woodlands Hospital for a Biopsy, I am not quite sure why though.
My dad is frustrated because no one is helping him with his neck. This neck injury is what's really killing him. He can't turn his neck, he said it hurts to hold up his neck... He wants to go to the chiropractor tomorrow so I am going to go get him after my Lasik Eye appointment tomorrow.
The only thing that helps him right now is someone to constantly rub his neck and shoulder with Ben-Gay type ointment. Today Matt ordered some Bio Freeze for him, my dad says that really helps him.
My Dad and I watched a couple of movies Severance and No Country for Old Men, they were pretty good. It was nice to have time to spend with him, but it helped the reality set in.
We have got to find a medical supply store so we can get him a cervical collar. He thinks this will help him, so I am gonna make sure he gets it.
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Hey, Margie.
Perseverance all ways leads to the right path.
And if you can get it, try tiger balm and massage (i hope I spelled the right one), for neck pain.
I don't know what kinda chemicals are in it, but it seems to do the trick.
Stand firm and KNOW that all will be right.
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