It has been a while since I posted any information on Hap’s progress…….. but, as they say, “no news is good news” Since the June appointment, Hap’s doctor along with a team of doctors recommended a “hold” on any procedures based on his latest scans at that time. Hap was on SUMMER VACATION! This summer Hap hit the “big 50” and enjoyed a great week at LBI with his family. In August, Mary and Hap sent Brenden off to WVU

Hap continued his monthly Octreotide injections. His August scans showed continued stability in the liver and pelvic tumors, as well as the one lung nodule. Although scans showed stability, Hap had more episodes of pelvic pain than prior months. His doctor increased the Celebrex medication to a daily dosage instead of “as needed”.

Wednesday was Hap’s September appointment. The pelvic pain has decreased but Hap has experienced bouts of fatigue and achy joints. Mary asked his doctor if a lymes test could be performed with the usual blood work ups. He will have those results in a week or so. His scans for November have been moved up to October to insure the liver hasn’t changed. For the most, Hap says he is doing great, enjoying watching Preston playing on the Varsity Soccer team for High Point, watching Nolan play Rec. soccer and missing Brenden and hoping he is balancing college life well at WVU.