Last Wednesday scan shows a slight shrinkage and it's not spread
oriontj
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yet.
Tom has had some negative side effects from the carboplatin that he discussed with his oconcologists today. Feet tingling etc.
They gave this week off and will take him off carboplation and use a different taxol type drug at a lower dose. This means he'll have to go once a week instead of every 3 weeks. But the weather is getting nicer and it's not a bad drive.
They also gave him the option of taking a longer break from chemo. He's not inclined to do that though. His choice. He will have a scan in 6 weeks. They intend to stay on top of any new developments.
Also...the green light for going to Vegas...my birthday present to him. He loves Vegas.
They'll schedule around our trip.
While it isn't gone, it hasn't grown or spread elsewhere. We're grateful for that. His doctors are very happy. So are we.
It's been about a yr and half since his diagnosis..and we're still plugging away.
jan
Tom has had some negative side effects from the carboplatin that he discussed with his oconcologists today. Feet tingling etc.
They gave this week off and will take him off carboplation and use a different taxol type drug at a lower dose. This means he'll have to go once a week instead of every 3 weeks. But the weather is getting nicer and it's not a bad drive.
They also gave him the option of taking a longer break from chemo. He's not inclined to do that though. His choice. He will have a scan in 6 weeks. They intend to stay on top of any new developments.
Also...the green light for going to Vegas...my birthday present to him. He loves Vegas.
They'll schedule around our trip.
While it isn't gone, it hasn't grown or spread elsewhere. We're grateful for that. His doctors are very happy. So are we.
It's been about a yr and half since his diagnosis..and we're still plugging away.
jan
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Jan -
I love the sound of slot machines. In fact, I plan to go to a couple of casinos about an hour from my house tonight after work. There is something about the casino that gives me a sense of calmness. Maybe it's the sound that lets me drift off to an unknown world where there is no cancer, no stress, no worries.
I wish you the best time ever in Vegas. If I were a doctor, it's what I would order for a treatment for mental health and relaxation.
Be sure to go downtown (off the strip) and enjoy the laser show for me...that's one of my favorite places in Vegas.
Thinking of you both,
Susie0 -
Jan,
Wonderful news. And
Jan,
Wonderful news. And enjoy your trip to Vegas ---- you have been through one heck of a winter
Lots of hugs,
Cindy0
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