TGIF

Days in a hospital seem to melt into each other. We have only been here since Wednesday, but it seems like a week. They did a bronchoscope this morning. They ruled out an additional tumor in the left lung; major blockage in the airway; but they are doing cultures on samplings from the fluid in the lung. The pulmonologist doesn't think that it is pneumonia, but they are treating with antibiotics as a precaution. He feels that most of his difficulties are the result of scarring from all of the radiation. The radiation may have stunted/contained the tumors in the lung, but it also has caused a collapsed lung and so many other problems.
We may still be transferring to Vanderbilt later this weekend, depending on their findings.
I would just as soon stay locally if at all possible.
We were due to go back to Vandy on Tuesday, March 30 for a follow up with Dr. Keedy. I guess we will find out today what their plans are for us.
My poor, weak best friend has had to endure so much for this dreadful disease. But, I am so thankful for all of the blessings/prayers/love that have been extended to him and to his family because of this dreadful disease.
Enjoy the weekend.
Hanging on to HIS hem!
Cathy