Monthly Archives: September 2014

Investigational Studies, September 12, 2014

Posted on September 12, 2014 by milerstimeblog

We went to Virginia Mason today at about 3:00 so Darrel could get blood drawn before the appointment with Dr. Picozzi. Then, we sat and sat until about 4:15. The medical assistant took Darrel’s vitals, then Dr. Picozzi came into … Continue reading →

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Darrel Update, September 9, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by milerstimeblog

We had a message from Dr. Feldman this morning. He had talked to Dr. Vincent Picozzi at Virginia Mason here in Seattle. Dr. Picozzi has been investigating immune therapies for pancreas cancer. Dr. Feldman did caution that all investigational studies … Continue reading →

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Shrimp-stuffed Ancho Chiles, September 7, 2014

Posted on September 9, 2014 by milerstimeblog

The garden continues and so am I – cooking and canning using the produce. Monday I canned green beans with bacon, onion, and garlic. The first ones I have canned this year since I have frozen many packages. Thursday I … Continue reading →

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CT Scan and Doctor Visit, September 4, 2014

Posted on September 4, 2014 by milerstimeblog

Darrel had a CT scan yesterday and doctor appointment today. The cancer continues to grow despite the chemo. The doctor did not feel continuing with the treatment or going back to a previous one would do any good. He feels … Continue reading →

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Darrel Update, September 2, 2014

Posted on September 2, 2014 by milerstimeblog

I didn’t post last week because Darrel was not doing well and I kept waiting to see if he would get to feeling better so I could write something positive. The last update was posted on August 25, and he … Continue reading →

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