dchurchi Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I will admit I haven't been this nervous for one of Alan's appointments in a long time, but it went well. Alan had another transfusion last friday and since then Alan's counts have gone back up and it appears the 1 week on 2 weeks of cycle is working. So we will complete another cycle and then have a PET/CT done to see how well Alan responded to treatment. I am relieved beyond words and as Dr. Mahmood put it Alan is one of the most unpredictable patients he has ever had. The surprises keep coming, but at least this was a good surprise. We will continue to monitor his blood counts every week to insure Alan remains stable. His weight does continue to be an issue and Alan is down to 139 pounds. So he is down 12 pounds since Dec 20th. Dr. Mahmood asked me how I thought Alan was doing, and I told him for the first time since Alan was diagnosed I could not give him an answer. That I honestly do not know how Alan is doing. So we will wait for the all important PET scan in the next couple of weeks and see were Alan is at. If there is a good response we will lower the dosage of the chemo and Alan will probably take 4 more cycles. So I feel as if a 2 ton weight has been lifted off my shoulders and I can relax for the time being. Thank you for your contined support and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Debbie, So glad to hear this important update on Alan. Whew! I can feel your relief all the way over here. You two need a good break and I'm glad this is happening. Prayers for great scans too. Hugs, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I'm so pleased that the elephant can go back in the closet for a while. The dr is right, you have a very surprising man there. Thake care Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks for the update. Thinking of you both and of course, praying for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I am glad the appointment went well. Now on to getting the weight on him. I hope he gets more of an appetite and can gain some weight back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Sending lots of prayers that all goes well for Alan. Hang in there, Debbie. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Praying for the best for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flo Bones Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with you and Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Debbie- Am sooo glad to hear the appt went well. Hope and praying that his scan is good. Hope you can both relax for a little while - and hope you can fatten him up a little bit!! Prayers - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Great news this morning, Debbie!!!! Alan is certainly one REMARKABLE guy!!!! If you need any tips on getting some weight on him, just ask me. I've been having NO trouble doing it ~ and I'm TRYING to do just the opposite. Seems I got the secret ! My wishes are for Alan to feel better and better and become that 'fat' cow we hear about here! Good luck and have a wonderful reprieve for now! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Oh Deb, I'm so glad to hear (you can breath) again!(((((((((((((((((DEBBIE)))))))))))))))) I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for only good news on Alan's scans. Way to Go Alan, WHAT A MAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Glad to hear the good news. Prayers for a good PET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Debbie, It's good to hear good news about Alan. Lots of prayers on the way for a good PET . Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Great to hear of Allan's appointment Debbie !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Whew! So, so happy to hear your news. Always thinking of and praying for you and Alan... Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Deb, I am so glad to hear that things are looking better. Although I haven't been on board for a couple of weeks, you and Alan are constantly in my thoughts and prayers!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 This is really good news, ''One of he most unpredictable patients'' will be on a list of prayers for weight gain, Alan should do well on this short list. Thank you for such a good update. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I am soooo happy to hear good news. Prayers and good thought for a GREAT PET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Hi Debi, I was so great to read your post. That is such encouraging news and as you said a ton of your shoulders. Now you have to fatten him up!! Hopefully if his counts are up he will get his appitite back. Thanks for the good news and looking forward to more in the near future. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Debbi, I'm glad Alan's appointment went well and you can relax a little. We will take the good news wherever we can find it! I hope his blood counts do what they are supposed to so he can continue his treatment. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Glad all went well, continued prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Good news!!! prayers for continued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadawn Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Good to hear your news and the relief in your post ! Wishing only the best for you and Alan. God bless & take care Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 It sure is great to get good news. And I think it is great that PET scans are being used mid treatment to adjust treatments as needed. I haven't heard of that kind of approach where I live. Sounds like you are getting awesome care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Yeahhhhhhh Glad to hear good news Deb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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