Some good news!

After just 2 chemo treatments, the tumor marker dropped from 1,415 to 436 (acceptable range is < 33)!!  The chemo is working!   The 3rd chemo treatment will be on Sept. 23.   Also, received insurance approval for liver embolization (targeted chemo treatment).  The first procedure will be at 7 AM on Oct. 12.   Working on half the liver at a time (the other half will be worked on in November).   Will require overnight stay at the hospital.   The 4th chemo treatment will be on Oct. 21.   We are happy that Ginny is responding to the treatments & hope for the continuation of the positive outcomes.   Thank you for your continued support, prayers, & words of encouragement.   We are grateful.

Dean and Ginny

Latest Update

2nd chemo treatment was on 8/26 and had fluids, anti-nausea meds, and white blood cell booster shots all of last week.  Had a much more comfortable week.  Only threw up once - the day after chemo.  No raging fever.  Still waiting for insurance authorization for the liver treatment.  Do not anticipate any issues.  Just slow process.   Hope that liver treatment can begin this week or next week.  Thank you for your continued concern and prayers.   We appreciate the support.   Will keep you updated.  Take care.

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This week was a tough one for Ginny but not as bad as 4 weeks ago when she could not keep any food down and lost 8 - 10 lbs followed by a fever of 104 degrees.  The oncology nurses figured out how to support her best after her chemo last Fri, Aug 26 so she has thrown up only once and is maintaining her weight.  Her red and white counts still dropped so she's receiving daily shots to make her bone marrow produce white cells.  Next week should be better.
Thanks for all your prayers and thoughts.
Dean