Since Paul's mom died, we're both gradually starting to get back to our "new normal"of just dealing with cancer and chemo. Paul's dad is doing pretty well -- he's eating much better and taking 1 hour walks every day.

Tim continues to struggle with appetite and lack of taste for several days after his chemo treatment. Sometimes it lasts for the entire 2 weeks in-between chemo. We're hoping for a shorter duration this time. Paul is doing pretty well, but still has problems with fatigue and neuropathy. A new side effect has developed from one of Paul's latest drugs that gives him a lot of tremors especially in his hands. It may settle down after a few weeks. Otherwise, they'll try switching to a different med or he'll just have to live with it.

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