Thought You'd Want to Know...

Dear everyone,

Some of you may know that Albert checked himself into the ER last Wed. Albert has cancer, the docs have determined, and it's affected his lungs, spleen, bones, and brain. His younger brother Tom has been out from DC since Sat. They just left the hospital, and he is at his condo in Emeryville.

According to Tom's latest email, Albert is dozing in and out of consciousness, and doesn't have much short term memory. His long term memory is good, and he's able to respond, for instance, to stories told by his friends. Peggy saw him late tonight (Thurs night), and regaled him with stories of how they first met. He smiled and recognized some of them.

I saw him Tues night, and he was in relatively good spirits, seemed sanguine, and had a good appetite. If anything, he seemed tired, sleepy, and a little incoherent. I haven't seen him since.

Amy, Trinh, Nadine, Peg, and Natasha have all taken turns to be with him during his stay at SF Kaiser. He was much in need of a patient advocate, and they stood by his side those first few days before his brother arrived. Trinh as a physician has given invaluable support to Tom- to make sure the right questions are being asked, and that the right protocols are being followed. Amy has spent virtually every night in his hospital room with him.

His parents arrive Sat around noon, in Oakland. Peg or Natasha will fetch them.

I thought you would like to know.

Tse-Sung

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pps- IMPORTANT! About visiting and contacting his famly: Tom, his brother, is currently doing a great deal to care for him, to finalize a treatment plan, to take care of his affairs. Their parents are arriving Sat. If you're wanting to visit or contact them, please be patient as they figure this out.