Great platelet count

Steve's platelet count today is 168,000!

We can definitely schedule the next dose of Carboplatin and Avastin now. Dr. M's team is working on that, and we hope to have an appointment for next week.

Steve is moving around well. He used his walker today -- no wheelchair -- for the lab visit. He walked from the valet station, through the lobby of the cancer center, to the elevator, to the check-in desk, to the vital sign station, to the fast-track lab, to the waiting room and then back to the car. Go, Steve, go!

We took Katie with us today. Her school year is over, and we knew we wouldn't be at center too long. She was very polite during the visit. While the three of us waited for lab results, Katie and I talked with another patient in the waiting room.

She has two children herself -- a 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. She's been fighting cancer for a few years. "My God is good," she said. "And I keep praying."

She told me that at that very moment, as we were talking, she was praying for our family, giving a significant nod to Steve.

When she was called back for her appointment, she said goodbye and promised to continue to pray.

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We continue to be blown away by the effort of the Kick the Damm Spot team. They've secured incredible corporate sponsorships plus donations for every child who participates.

The silent auction includes all kinds of treasures -- gift cards to area restaurants and stores, ZitaCookies, Dallas Stars signed collectibles (from the current team and retired superstars) and more.

Please let me or Phil Mango know if you have questions about the day. We'd love to see a big group of you at the event June 6!