JANUARY 31, 2008

Todd is still in the cardiac care center unit and will be there for a while. Last night he had a couple irregular arrhythmias and the doctors had to shock him. They are watching his heart very closely and so far today everything looked good. Todd still has a chest tube in place and the doctors are pleased with the way the fluid around his lung is draining. The doctors will know in a couple of days if the infection is getting any better. We were told to take one day at a time. The good news is that Todd sat up and ate dinner. This is the first time Todd has eaten in about 5 days. We are thrilled. I had a nice conversation with him and his mind is still as sharp as ever.

Dana, Sue Ellen and I (Stacy) have been at his bedside for the past couple days. While we were there today, Sue Ellen had some pains in her chest and was taken to the emergency room. She had a irregular heart beat and the doctors wanted to admit her to the hospital. Michael Lerman and I took turns watching my father and helping Sue Ellen in the emergency room. Just so everyone knows this is a very typical day for the Boff family. Fortunately Sue Ellen felt better and they released her.

We want to thank everyone for all your love and support. We have received so many phone calls and although we would love to call everyone back there is just not enough time in the day. So please forgive us if we do not return your phone call. We love you all.

JANUARY 30, 2008

Yesterday Todd had a procedure to drain the fluid in his lungs. The doctors inserted a chest pump to continue the draining process over the next several days. Because Todd had some complications with his heart during surgery, he is now in the Cardiac Care Center Unit. His vitals are much better and they will be monitoring him for a couple days. Todd has a major infection in and around his lungs which he is being treated with antiobiotics. Once we get over the hurdle with his heart and hopefully clear this infection we can then concentrate on his cancer. With the help of a lot of morphin, Todd is resting comfortably.

JANUARY 28, 2008

Today Todd was taken to the emergency room at New York Presbyterian Hospital. After 10 grueling hours, he was finally admitted and given a room. He is extremely dehydrated and weak. The chest x-rays reveal that Todd has a lot of fluid and air around his lungs. The doctors will decide tomorrow morning the best way to remove the fluid and air. We are very happy Todd is in good hands. His doctors are truly terrific. We will keep you informed...

JANUARY 25, 2008

Today Todd braved his final day of round one of chemotherapy. In addition to the chemo treatments, Todd will begin radiation treatments on Monday. We begin second round of chemo on February 12th. Due to the pain Todd is experiencing and the diffuculties he is having breathing, the doctors are treating this disease very aggressively. Once again Todd is extremely weak and has no appetite. We have been told by the doctors that the side effects from chemo will get worse before they gets better. We have given Todd an ultimatum, either he eats or we check him into the hospital. For all those who know Todd he will probably eat a good meal today.

JANUARY 24, 2008

Today Todd once again braved his second day of round one of chemotherapy. He is very weak but looks a little bit better. God willing after the third day tomorrow he will have some relief. Thank you for everyone's good wishes and prayers. We love you all.

JANUARY 23, 2008

Today Todd braved his first day of the first round of chemotherapy. We have battled the first day of this ugly war. Todd is resting comfortably at home. Second day of round one tomorrow and the third on Friday. Wish us luck.

January 22, 2008

Hello Everyone

Today Todd saw Dr. Smith, an infectious disease specialist and another doctor who is a pulmonary specialist. The tumor in Todd's lung has grown, and it was determined that it is a good thing that the chemotherapy will begin tomorrow. It is very important that Todd have a favorable response to the treatment. We have our fingers crossed. Todd will be very weak over the next couple of days, and we ask that you limit your calls to the house, since it is just not possible to speak to everyone that has reached out to us. Sue Ellen, Stacy, Dana or I will try to keep this site as updated as possible during this critical time.

Once again, thank you to so many of you who have shown your love and support during this challenging and stressful time.

Family and Friends

Today the decision was made to forego the second opinion at Dana Farber in Boston. Todd is just not up for the trip, and everyone wants him to start chemotherapy as soon as possible. Doctors at Cornell Hospital indicated that there would be space available on Wednesday, and we just have to confirm this tomorrow morning. It is our deepest hope that the treatments will quickly improve his health and condition in general.

On a side note, I have contacted the front office of the New York Giants, and asked them for the sake of Todd's health to please not have such a stressful gut-wrenching victory in the Superbowl like they did last night in Green Bay.

Dear Family and Friends

Today, January 18, 2008, we took Todd to Dr. Pasmantier at New York Presbyterian - Cornell Weill. We loved him!! He made Todd and us feel that he cared about his health and well being. We are bringing Todd to Dana Farber in Boston on Tuesday and if all goes well Dr. Pasmanteir will be the local oncologist for chemo treatments. Todd has an appointment with an infectious disease specialist on Thursday to clear up any lung infection he may have. If all goes well, Todd will start chemo on Monday, January 28th in NY. We feel a sense of relief now that we have a plan. We are hopeful that the chemo treatments will shrink the tumor and stop the spread of cancer. Todd was in good spirits today and is so appreciative to all that care about him. He was craving White Castle and his daughters made sure to get him the sliders.

Dear Friends and Family

This is the first posting here on the newly created website for all of us who are concerned about Todd. So many of you have called asking "How's Todd?" that I thought that would be an appropriate name for the website. I will try to update it as often as possible, giving the latest news on doctor visits, treatments and Todd's overall state of health and well-being.

My family and I want to personally thank all of you who have expressed your love and concern for Todd. We would love it if you would add your own thoughts and feelings to this website, sharing stories and photos for all of us to enjoy.

Anyway, we are busy trying to set up appointments with cancer centers and meeting with doctors to try to figure out the best course of action. Hopefully by next week we will have accomplished this, and Todd will have started his first chemotherapy treatments. We met with the doctors at Sloan, and have a meeting with Columbia Presbyterian on Friday. I'll give updates when I can.