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Thanks for your replies. It’s so great of you guys to take the time to encourage me, just when I need it most. Brenda, please accept my deepest sympathy on the very recent passing of your husband. My heart aches for you and your family in this most difficult time. I pray that your pain is eased by your wonderful memories of him and the knowledge that he is now at peace.
Nancy, thanks for your positive thoughts. We try to have them ourselves but the negative ones crowd them out sometimes! I just hope we’re doing the right thing. We sure are enjoying the good health he’s had lately and are very appreciative of it every day.I must admit, I’m rather disappointed. My husband, Chris had a CT scan on Friday and the oncologist said that everything looks the same. We’re amazed by this, due to the fact that he feels so much better after 2 cycles of chemo. Bilirubin is normal now, all liver enzymes are much improved. He (Chris) believes that we should continue along with this treatment, because as long as he’s feeling better, why rock the boat? These other more aggressive treatments carry risks and we are ‘risk-averse’ people in general. Oncologist has the attitude that next scan (after 2 more cycles of gem/xeloda) will probably show some shrinkage of the tumors because the symptoms have improved so much. I’m not sure what to think or how aggressive to get at this point. Any thoughts?
Hi Susan,
Thank you so much for sharing your story here. I’m having one of those days; feeling down and rather hopeless. Your story really brightened my day and hope is back. You really are quite courageous and a true inspiration. Can’t wait for my hubby to wake up from his nap so I can share it with him. He’s having a “down” day too. He’s anxious about his CT scan tomorrow to see if the chemo is working.
Anyway, thanks again and may you always have good news to share.
Dianne
