Before we started the treatment this morning, we met with our Oncologist who shared some great news, with a little bit of sombering news.
There are no other signs of Cancer in any part of my body, except for the liver metastasis (mets) that we already knew about.
The problem is (at least from my seat), there are a large volume of liver mets, and a half dozen of them are quite large... could have been the resolution or zoom feature, but I was like "Dang Gina!"
Anyways, good new is we started Chemo today and the idea is that we freeze the number and size of the mets in their tracks, and start to shrink and eliminate them. The ultimate goal is to get my liver to an operable state.
I got to use my Super Power Port today, and this thing is awesome!
Again, although I appreciate all the wonderful and color comments about my chest, let's stay focused.
It took all but about 5 seconds to access it and draw enough blood for my labs. Then, 30 minutes of Avastin, which is a targeted drug that cuts off blood supply to the tumors.
Next, Oxaliplatin and Flouorouracil (5-FU), which destroy Colon Cancer cells.
Finally a pump is given to me to take home (Yay!) for 46 hours of continuous treatment as cancer cells are on a 24 hour resistance cycle. So, cells that are resistant today, are not resistant tomorrow, so there needed to be a prolonged treatment approach.
Fanny Packs and Man Purses are so hot right now!
There are too many side effects to list, but here are the highlights:
1. No hair loss - I wasn't scared cause I know I'd look good either way :)!
2. Sensitivity in my fingers, toes and mouth to cold. So, no reaching into the fridge for a can. I've tried a cold drink and it feels like I'm drinking shards of glass. This wears off after 3 days.
I repeat this cycle every other week for 12 total treatments.
More updates to come.
Thanks for all the love and support!
Rockin' the purse, big guy! I'm encouraged by the good news. Thanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking of you all day! Thanks for the update!
ReplyDeleteI found a pretty sweet GIF of The Rock sporting a fanny pack, and I can't send it to you dang it!
DeletePraying for you. We love you. La familia Pérez
ReplyDeleteLoving the updates "lil brother" you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have really missed the way you make me laugh. Keep up the fight. hope to see you soon. Love you, Kim and the kids so much!
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