Have a few updates this week. I saw my radiologist on Wednesday and did a CT scan on my leg. I have a tumor growing there. We did an 8 grey radiation on that yesterday. The radiation seems to be doing more that anything to the tumors.
The tumor under my arm has shrunk to almost nothing and there was no sign on the scan of the tumor in my pancreas. As long as the tumors don't show up in vital places, they scan be zapped with radiation.
In the long term, my oncologist at Kaiser said he can't cure the cancer - only buy more time. My hope is or the "GREAT" healer as far as a cure.
We are looking at a chemo drug called yurvoy. The problem is the side effects could be worse than the cure. My feeling at this point is treat with radiation long enough to see if another immune enhancer (like yervoy) gets approved that doesn't have the side effects. When you've been in pain for some time, it seems like the last thing you want is more pain.
The pain in my leg from the tumor there seems to be getting a little better. I'm able to get some pretty good long naps.
I started a 1000 piece jig saw puzzle yesterday, and then wondered if I really needed more frustration. I asked Jodi to pick up an easier one today - Maybe 25 pieces - the smallest of which is 3 x 5 inches.
It really does make a difference when someone says: " You're in my thoughts and prayers" If there is a good side to all this - that is it ! ! !
Jim
Jim:
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that approximately 65 people (i.e. the members of Battleground Community Band) also think about you and miss you on Tuesday nights.