Thursday, July 10, 2008
Whew - What a Day
This was a long, long day. To all of you who I promised to call, it's just so late and we're exhausted. I will call you tomorrow or over the weekend. We had quite a lengthy visit with the specialist in Tampa today. He was rather non-committal, but did seem to concur with the onocologist here that the chemotherapy seemed rather too harsh for the results that showed on the MRI. While the tumor hasn't grown, it has shrunk much at all either. So, he said that Mark's decision to call a halt was "probably" a good one. He did suggest a maintenance course of Eribatux (I hope I spelled that right) to keep the pace of the tumor's growth slow. He said the side effects of that by itself are not very invasive at all. So, we will talk to the doctor about that when we see him on the 21st. Mark is very, very tired. He has a really bad headache and says he knows you'll all understand if he doesn't write himself tonight. This day-long trip takes a lot of him. I'll close for now. We love and cherish each of you. The prayers are definitely working!! NEVER GIVE UP!
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You both take care and get some rest. That was a lot to take in today.
Mark and Rebeccca, My prayers all with the both of you.
and Travis is right set some rest.
I can relate to the headaches, mine are from migraines that I get.the bad part is that these headaches trigger seizures and the seizures trigger even bigger headaches it is on visous cycle that I'm on.Compaired what you are going thru Mark ,it is nothing.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Hugs and Blessings.
I think it's probably Erbitux, but what matters is not how you spell it, but whether the infusion nurse knows what it is. ;^)
It sounds like it's true: you guys are doing what's best. The doctors have all the technical knowledge, but you know the reality of the situation.
Get some rest, both of you, and call when you like. You know where I'll be.
No Ma'am. Never give up. Prayers are surrounding you both this very minute.
Jen
Mark and Rebecca... I am going to link to you. I have some of the most wonderful readers you could ever imagine. Mike Golch and Travis here are linked on my Blogroll. I consider them to be friends. JC that visits is family and a friend too. If you don't want me to, please let me know soon. OK? But I think you would find some wonderful encouragement from some of these folks.
Be blessed.
Jen
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