Update on Rusty...

We spent most of the day in the ER waiting for an appropriate bed to come free in the hospital...not as bad as it sounds...the ER here has small private rooms for each patient, big enough for me, Jeff, Rusty, equipment and a place for a gaggle of doctors to stand.

Rusty was less groggy and a little more lucid this morning..fever was down...still no definitive explanation of reason for fever...best guesses are viral infection or side effects of targeted oral chemo.  They are treating for dehydration.  The mass in Rusty's right upper arm has changed somewhat and an MRI today revealed a tumor.  He will start the first of five radiation treatments to that area tomorrow...all the prep was done this afternoon.

After the radiation prep we were brought to Rusty's new room, G1042.  At this time the plan is to keep him for "a few days."

Jeff plans to stay with us as long as Rusty is in the hospital. We are hopeful, and we take great comfort in your support and love.