September 28

Hi,

We have had an unusual week, so as Denny sleeps, I will fill you in.

To make a long story short, it seems like Den is now experiencing many of the side effects from the radiation and chemotherapy that we were cautioned about at the time of his treatments. It's been a month since those treatments ceased, but about two weeks ago he began to experience incredible fatigue, unclear thinking, and some balance problems.

Those symptoms started after he stopped taking the steroids, so we went to the doctor on Wednesday, who thinks that edema from the radiation is causing everything. So, once again, he is taking a low dose steroid. So far we haven't noticed any improvement but since the dosage is low we're hoping there will be some change within a few days. We also have to find out how that medicine will affect what he is taking for the clots in his legs. We stopped at the hospital for a blood test on our way to church this morning and are waiting to hear from the doctor sometime soon.

Understandably, Den is feeling pretty bummed about his current condition. He is giving in to three to four hour naps but worries when he's awake about things he thinks he should be doing. We all tell him that the only thing that's really important is that he stays strong physically and emotionally so he can take on whatever the next step will be in this treatment process. So, with the naps and going to bed earlier, he's trying, but we all know how hard it is for him not to be able to do the things he really enjoys.

Please keep him in your prayers. October 14th is coming up soon, and we are all trying to stay very positive about that prognosis. We appreciate your calls and notes
of love and concern. Thank you, all, for being such a great support system for our entire family.

Love,
Carla