Joe seems to have taken a rather serious turn. The left side of his face is numb, which means that the left side of his tongue, mouth and left eyelids aren't working. He looks kind of like a stroke victim. He had a cat scan and an MRI (since he lost 45 lbs, he fits now!), and tomorrow he'll be having a spinal tap. It seems like the most likely candidates, in this order, are: a tumor in his brain, fluid putting pressure on his brain, or a hematoma on his brain. I didn't have the courage to ask what the long term effects of this could be. I figured let's find out what it is before we worry about that. Seems this is also most likely what's been causing his vomiting, which has gotten exponentially worse in the last couple of days. Conversly, his numbers seems to be going up. How ironic is that?
He really doesn't want visitors at the moment, so be sure and call to see if it's ok rather than just popping in. I'll update the second I have more information.
Joe has stage 4 large cell lymphoma. Here's where you can keep updated on Joe's condition. We'll be updating as much as possible. Go to the very first entry if you have no idea what's going on. All supportive comments will be printed out for Joe to read, so support to your heart's content! Be sure to read the side bar if you'd like to know how you can help, or come on down to room 4210 and help through socializing!
Blood welcome!
If you'd like to help lower Joe's hospital bill, you can donate blood or platelets for him. Go to Carter Blood Care, and ask to fill out a replacement credit form. You'll need to make it out for Joseph Quinton at Denton Presbyterian Hospital. You'll also need his home address, 10608 Sunrise Circle, Argyle TX 76226. (They'll be other things on the form, but you only need to fillin those three.) You don't need to be the same type, and remember that if you donate platelets you can do it every 2 weeks rather than every 6 weeks like for whole blood. Thanks!
Donations welcome!
Joe can't work while he's in the hospital, and he's uninsured, so he welcomes any help you wish to provide. In Roanoke, drop by Chang Lee's Tae Kwon Do or The Blue Hanger Cafe (I recommend the Chicken Chipotle Salad). If you'd like to send a check, mail it to the address in the blood drive box, and if you'd like to deposit directly to our account, send an email to margie_vi@yahoo.com for info. Thanks so much!
2 comments:
Hang in there Joe. I'm going to try and make it up there thursday if you are up to it. I'll give you a call first just to make sure.
Russ
Man, I was up there this weekend and you were lookin all good'n sexy.
Hope you're felling a little better as the days move on.
Clayton
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