Good News, is good news

Yesterday we met with Dr. Langer, Dean’s Medical Oncologist, the main man driving the boat, to check in Dean’s treatment and look forward to what might be next. After reviewing his latest set of scans he was VERY PLEASED with how well Dean is responding to the combo of drugs he is giving.  Not only did it halt the tumor growth, but the primary lung tumor has reduced in size substantially!  We spent quite a bit of time reviewing his films, which is pretty cool I must say, and discussed the second round of treatment.  I am happy to report that we are on cruise control through the next two rounds until we meet with him again in late June.  We both left there with a skip in our step and a big exhale.  It really is the pause that kills me!

Nobody prepares you for the strange energy that builds around these crucial appointments.  We always set out with the best of intentions to have a great day in the city, with an mid day appointment, ending with a late lunch at Parc.  Sounds dreamy, right?  Inevitably, each time, we scramble into the city, eat pizza for lunch and rush home.  I am beginning to wonder why there is no bar in the Pearlman Center. Seriously, I think I’m packing roadies next visit…I couldn’t possibly be the first one to do that could I? Maybe just a few margaritas?

Today, Superman left with a splitting headache –a side effect of the-Alimta-and went on his way to a four hour telecon. then rewarded himself with a paddle in the chilly Atlantic.  I haven’t checked the surf report today but I hope God rewarded him with a nice juicy wave, leaving him stoked until he can get his head wet again.

Dean has been so amazing through this all, keeping his head up and forging through his treatments.  They have been leaving him pretty run down about half of his days, and feeling a bit queezy a lot of the time.  Ask him any given day though and he’ll say, I’m GOOD!  He continues to inspire me and remind me of what is truly important in life.  He forces me to slow down, take a deep breath and sit back and watch.  The lessons are endless, and I am so grateful.

In the meantime we are having a great time preparing Cooch’s Big Wave Jam.  What started as a simple backyard  jam has been given wings.  Out angels have organized a wonderful day.  The festivities will begin at 12noon on Saturday, June 5th at PJ Whelihans in Cherry Hill, NJ.  Dean’s Band In The Red will go on at 4.  It has been so much fun (for me) the guys are working hard on their set list and they sound TERRIFIC!  We have 4 other bands joining us for the fun that day and I’m certain it will prove to be a great day.  100% of the proceeds will help offset the additional medical costs for Dean’s treatment.

I have heard through the grapevine that the auction is coming along terrifically!  Some of the items I’ve caught wind of are weekend beach getaways, an autographed Flyers jersey (the entire team!!) just in a Channel Island surf board Phillies gear and many, many other items! Anyone interested in tickets, which will also be sold at the door can contact Lea or Lisa at jacovini@msn.com or HURLYL@ameetingplace.com

Ok… so this is a long one…sorry for the rambling. Please keep up the prayers and well wishes… They are keeping us all afloat!  Look for Dean running at Friday night’sChicken Run’s at Midnight a local fundraiser for out little friend Mia, who is courageously bouncing back from her bone marrow transplant.  GO MIA! You inspire all of us, each and every day! We LOVE you!

Xx

Nic and Dean