UPDATE JULY 22 2008

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Tina was able to give me more information about the procedure that Jeff will have to install a port in his head. The procedure is called Ommaya Reservoir. Click to link to read more http://www.enotes.com/cancer-encyclopedia/ommaya-reservoir. The purpose is the allow the doctors easier access to his spinal fluid and for administrating chemotherapy. Tina took Jeff on his usual morning walk to the elevators. She said that the distance from his room to the elevator is about the length of a football field. At the elevators, Jeff hops in the wheel chair and from there, Tina pushes. They went to breakfast despite his appetite not being as strong as it was a few days ago. After breakfast, Jeff returned to his room and has been sleeping since.

Jeff lost his pain pump today because he wasn't utilizing it enough to have, so he is back on oral pain medications. Probably not what he wanted to hear, but the reality is, this is great news. They also cut out the steroids. The little bounce in the few steps he was taking is gone and he is fatigued, tired and sore, but hopefully getting better.

Interesting tidbit, Jeff was apparently craving tomatoes. As any loving father would do, Harry came to the hospital bearing enough tomatoes for Jeff and perhaps any visitors that should show up this afternoon.