It's been over 2 weeks since I last wrote. Craig has had good days and bad days. Definitely not the way the doctors had presented it. They said probably 2 weeks of feeling yucky then 4 weeks of feeling pretty good before the next treatment. Well, we're into it almost 5 weeks and he really can't say he's feeling even "good" consistently. His liver is so tender and feels as if it's been beat up. His energy level is pretty low. He can't imagine going back into his liver again anytime soon.
We did get some bad news last week after the CT scan. The liver is stable and there is no evidence of change from the previous scan. The tumors have not changed...he's been through all this and the chemo has not killed any part of the tumors. This is our best option in conquering this disease and the first treatment did not do anything. There is a little good news. The liver function is still good. So his liver is still holding strong even after being blasted with poison.
We meet with the new intervention radiologist, Dr. Carlisle, tomorrow to discuss the next treatment. Hopefully he'll have some encouraging ideas of how he can attack the tumors in the liver. I'll post again after that appointment.
Thanks for everyone's love and encouragement. Craig has got to keep fighting this!
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ReplyDeleteLots of love from So Cal.
Robert
My gosh! I can't believe all that powerful, intense treatment has not touched the tumors! And yet, it's good that his liver is still functioning! He's such a strong guy... so during this time, I'm sure it's just awful for him to feel so icky and weak! And hard on you, Suzy, and the kids, to see him suffer so! Cancer is the worst disease in the world! We're glad you're all fighting so hard ... and keeping your smiles! We're praying hard -- but wish so much we could take the pain away! When he feels well again, Bob and I want to take you to dinner and laugh about the "good ole times." We'll be anxious for the next report. Love, love, love, Bob and Carolee
ReplyDeleteWow - You must have one great liver!!! If it isn't caving after all that stuff the doctors put in it, it must be super-liver!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're reading, watching and praying for you all and for the best . We'd love to come visit for a minute. I'll check in a few days and see if you feel like it. Our love,
Steve and Nancy