Just a quick post to let you know the latest.
Yesterday we got the results from the latest PET scan. Cancer appears to be stable. We had kind of mixed feelings because we felt that the "latest and greatest" chemo would have had more effect on the cancer especially since there are so many side effects to have to deal with - although it is generally felt that side effects really do not indicate the amount of effect any chemo therapy is having on the cancer tumors.
Dr. Reynolds seemed to be more concerned about the side effects that Arnie is having to deal with than the overall effect on the cancer at this point. He is taking him off Stivarga and has given him a 6 week break so his body can recover and he can put on some weight. He has dropped about 10 or 12 pounds that he really should try to put back on.
Dr. Reynolds has changed the bone health medication to Zometa which is a monthly infusion and when we go back on chemo it will be Erbitux and Irrinotecan. We were on this combination of chemo drugs in 2010 and had a measure of success at that point. Metastatic colorectal cancer, unlike other cancers, will respond to drugs that were previously used.
We so appreciate all of your thoughts and comments and especially your prayers for us. Your comments are such a source of encouragement for me, as I have days where I have felt somewhat discouraged.
Please continue to remember us in your prayers as we definitely feel God's presence with us as we continue onward with this fight.
May God bless each of you!
Well, the Lord will never leave or forsake y-all and that goes for your brothers & sisters in Christ . We're there with y-all the way & prayers are going up everyday for the treatments Armie is going through & it will be okay. Love You both ! Bill & Honey Lou
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Kris
I appreciate your update. Know that we continue to pray for both you and Arnie.
ReplyDeleteLove, Joe & Karen
We continue to keep you both in prayer. I think discouragement is normal in your situation. God will see you through this, as you know He will. I know you both have great faith and strength through the Lord.
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Linda and Ron