Time for an update I see.
I'm been taking the Votrient now for 8 days. The roughest part is getting up at 6:30, drinking a full glass of water and not eating for a three hour window.
The side effects have been very minimal. Appetite is maybe slightly affected; drowsiness also just a little worse than before; diarrhea a little bit; and blood pressure - not sure. I think my machine is not giving me an accurate reading, but my bp is so low anyway, that a little elevation would probably be good. My CT scan which I had last Thursday shows some tumor growth, but I was told that would happen at first.
All told, I'd say the report is pretty good. My Fentenyl patches seem to be working for the most part for pain control. I'm able to do bookwork, repair clarinets (cause I get bored), and play some games with family. I haven't been anywhere except the hospital for over a month now.
Visitors are more than welcome - just don't stay too long cause I do tire. Thanks for your concern and prayers. I'm not out of the woods, but the trees have thinned slightly.
Jim
