June 29, 2009
We just returned from Houston with good news. They took new x-rays, CT scans, and blood tests. They said that they are very pleased with my progress, and that my tumor has shrunk considerably.
I had Chemo last Friday. I am feeling fine from it. I will have Chemo again on Friday, July 17.
The next Chemo after that is scheduled for Friday, August 7. That week they will take more tests, including a PET Scan, so the next time I will have significant news is the first week of August.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Second Chemo Treatment
On June 2 Pamela, Angela, and I returned to Houston, where we met Cathy. On Wednesday, June 3 we met with the Chemo Doctor. He was visibly shaken when he saw the tremendous progress I had made. It was almost funny. There was no facial swelling. My whole head had begun to swell like the elephant man or something, and it was all gone. I got the second chemo on June 5, and was only a little bit sick on the following Monday and Tuesday. I worked the rest of the week. I go back to Houston with Pamela on June 22. Jim and Cathy will meet us there. The Chemo Doctor wants to re do all of the tests except the PET scan. They will do a blood work up, MRI, CT scan, and x-ray. Then, on Wednesday we will compare the first slides and tests to the second ones. That will finally give us some definitive answers as to what progress we are making, as well as how to proceed.
Finally!! My first treatment!
After the news on May 8th that the cancer could not be surgically removed and radiation done, we were instructed to return to M. D. Anderson on Wednesday May 13th to meet with the Chemo Dr. On Wednesday, I was told I had stage 4 of 4, cancer that had spread to the lymph node under my left arm. I began my chemo treatments on Friday, May 15th around 6pm. From there I would have a treatment every 3 weeks. On Saturday, I woke up feeling fine. I even thought maybe they did not give me enough. We came home to Monroe, LA and on Sunday it hit me. I felt horrible. I was out of commission all week. I did not come into the office except for about 30 mins on Friday, May 22nd. I began to feel better toward the weekend. I did come to work for the afternoon on May 26th. My employees could visibly notice the swelling around my jaw and neck had drastically reduced. This coming Wednesday, June 3rd, I am to meet with the chemo Dr. At this point, we may find out more about my prognosis as it hinges on how the chemo is working. On Friday, June 5th, I am scheduled for another chemo treatment.
After the news on May 8th that the cancer could not be surgically removed and radiation done, we were instructed to return to M. D. Anderson on Wednesday May 13th to meet with the Chemo Dr. On Wednesday, I was told I had stage 4 of 4, cancer that had spread to the lymph node under my left arm. I began my chemo treatments on Friday, May 15th around 6pm. From there I would have a treatment every 3 weeks. On Saturday, I woke up feeling fine. I even thought maybe they did not give me enough. We came home to Monroe, LA and on Sunday it hit me. I felt horrible. I was out of commission all week. I did not come into the office except for about 30 mins on Friday, May 22nd. I began to feel better toward the weekend. I did come to work for the afternoon on May 26th. My employees could visibly notice the swelling around my jaw and neck had drastically reduced. This coming Wednesday, June 3rd, I am to meet with the chemo Dr. At this point, we may find out more about my prognosis as it hinges on how the chemo is working. On Friday, June 5th, I am scheduled for another chemo treatment.
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