We went to the Oncologist here in Wichita. He was very straight forward with us on the results of the scans. Dave's cancer has progressed and there is liver compromise in the form of lesions. He also has a 1 cm. nodule on an adrenal gland. Although that is not what we wanted to hear, it was the truth and it was presented to us in a very compassionate way, his honesty put our minds at ease.
He did suggest a form of chemo that has had some good results. Dave is willing to try and is entering into it with a very positive frame of mind. He will receive 3 weeks of treatment and then have 1 week "off". He will be closely monitored for positive results. If he does not respond and is only "maintaining" he will have the option of continuing or not.....At the moment he feels very good...very little pain, no nausea, and we are able to go places and enjoy our friends. We have Hospice to thank for that, however we will have to give them up as of Monday in order to pursue this path. Dr. Reddy is pleased with the drug protocol and does not want us to change anything unless we feel that it is no longer effective. We both feel very good about this.....we continue to find strength in the relationship that we have with one another.
Blessings to all!!
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