Joe seems to be doing pretty well. He got a chemo to the spine shot today and he won't have to have another for a month. They think he's technically in remission, but the doctor's still worried about his neurological disorders, so he's still hanging onto him. His kidneys seem to on the mend, because the numbers for that have gotten better rather than just staying put. He's being switched to a different painkiller, so watch for crankiness! Just kidding.
Here's something crazy: the people who determine whether he should get disability want him to get a second opinion from THEIR doctor before they approve him! Cause he's been faking all this time. Or maybe he and ALL the GAZILLIONS of doctors who have kept him in the hospital for three months are scamming the system! Retarded, eh? Needless to say, he's going to have to call and tell them that he won't be able to make the appointment. Stupid bureaucracy.
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!
1 comment:
Good to hear Joey, get well soon buddy, I am gonna get with Clay and try to come up to see you with him, take care.
Brent
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