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Dec 29, 2009 - 7:43 pm
My husbands scans looked good. He continues to respond well to the treatment. Over all he has had a 30& reduction in cancer since beginning treatment on Sept. 1, 2009. We had an excellent appointment with the onc. today. I was feeling very disturbed by our last talk with him- the "I don't think I can cure this cancer" talk. Well, my husband begins the conversation by telling the Doc that we had been thinking a lot about our last appointment and our onc. immediately said he was very upset by that conversation. he showed a side that I was so touched to see. He said he did not want to take away any of our hope and he felt like he did that to us every time. I told him that, to be fair, I asked many of the same questions, worded in different ways, looking for an answer I wanted to hear. I asked him what else we should be doing, what he would be doing if it were his wife- treatments in Germany? Other procedures not yet approved in the states? He said no, and I know that is what he believes. ANd from what I see here, I think the FOLFOX + avastin is the most aggressive thing we can be doing for ROger right now. That said, we were able to have a conversation about the next step. Our doc was careful to say that Roger might not get to a point where he is a surgical candidate. But in six months the medical team will get together and evaluate where he is at. He will have to have the primary rectal tumor removed, a liver resection, and surgery SO, back to one day at a time. It is easier to do one day at a time when I have a general idea of where we need/hope to be headed. |
Joined: Nov 2009
Kim I am SO happy for you
Kim I am SO happy for you guys:) What better way to start off the new year.. I hope it just keeps getting better and better. Chris had his scans today and we get results tomorrow, must say i am more than nervous.. I will let everyone know tomorrow and again... SO HAPPY for ya!!!!!
loves,
Mel
Joined: Feb 2008
Good visit
Hi, Kim.
I'm so glad this visit went so much better than the last one. Sounds like your oncologist is a good guy, trying to do his best.
I'll be praying that things keep getting better!
*hugs*
Gail
Joined: Oct 2009
Kim
I am so happy you heard encouraging news. Looks like your hubby, like mine, showed a good response to the whole Folfox thing. Things are going in your direction and I hope they continue to do so. Take care - Tina
Joined: Jun 2009
The Journey Continues...
Kim
It sounds like you have a gameplan and things are moving in the right direction...sounds very promising.
Just one step at a time, and one day at a time as you mentioned - the journey of a thousand miles, begins with the first step - and you guys are doing great!
-Craig
Joined: Nov 2009
thank you
for sharing. This sounds like positive stuff. Avastin worked wonders for me.
Joined: Jan 2009
Kim
Kim,
That sounds like a good talk with the Onc. Hope is so important in the fight. You are right there with your hubby and I'm sure he gets a lot of encouragement from you.
Best to both of you in 2010.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Joined: Dec 2009
Thanks to all of you for
Thanks to all of you for your posts. What a comfort you all are! Happy New Year!
Kim
Joined: Aug 2008
Kim......Something that doesn't need to be forgotten about.....
Yourself, remember, every caregiver has a great deal of stress, emotionally, physically, and it sometimes gets quite overwhelming.....Be absolutely sure to take plenty of "your time" where you can vent, cry, or simply remove yourself from all the ups and downs , if only for a little while. Everyone is dependent on the caregiver for the most part and a lot of the time they suffer far worse than the patient. Love is a many splendid thing but it does have its consequence...In a nut shell, "If you are not OK, then no one is OK....OK ?
Now, start planning for things to do at the end of this year, and also trips or plans for 2011, that's when you get the peace of mind. Want for patience and small victories......Happy New Year and may 2010 bring all good news to you and yours......
Hope and Love, Buzz
Joined: Mar 2009
Praying
Things continue to improve and get better
Big hugs
Sonia