Hello
From kids last night: [It has been a long tiresome day, we had a meeting in Ann Arbor with a few of the big docs. The Doc has expressed some concern about the MRI. He is not sure how the tumor has responded to the treatment so far. He has suggested further treatment, which involves a more intense chemo and an infusion which starts on Friday and will continue every two weeks for the next few months. Mom is now tired after the long day, but is now home and sitting down with some dinner.]
[Yesterday] was long beginning at 7.45am and finishing at 5.30pm. Basically the tumour has not grown, however, the doc is concerned as there are white blotches around parts of the tumour. He says that could be as a result of the intense radiation and chemo OR that the tumour is still active. Instead of waiting he wants to give a double dose of chemo for 5 days, starting today and then a bi weekly infusion of Avastin. This will start on Friday and has to be done in Ann Arbor. Another MRI will be taken in 2 months to again asses the situation. So no trips to Florida or South Africa!!!!!!
Ian
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oh dear you poor people, i was so hoping for much better news. please know how much we care and continue praying for you all. sad we wont see you too just yet.
ReplyDeletewhat can we say? words are so cheap and easy.
my heart aches for you with a love and compassion that longs to reach out and embrace you.... Holy Spirit will do what i alone cannot do. God bless and comfort you today tomorrow and especially during this coming week.
never-ending love and care
may the God of all hope fill your hearts with hope as you continue trusting in Him. dont give up, you're not alone.
barbs trev and friends
Ian and Di,
ReplyDeleteAll my love goes your way. I know He above will take care of you through this long rooad. I don't want to bother you with calls, but you know I can do anything that might help. Just call. All my love, Kathy