Haylee_38 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Renee, you and Scott are in my prayers. Haylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Renee So glad the party was a success and the private dinner too. I am sending you a bundle of good wishes for the upcoming results. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Scott made the decision to restart chemo therapy, and radiation. The chemo is VP 16, he will take this orally for 21 days. The radiation also started immediately following his appointment with his oncologist on Thursday. They started radiation at 400 rads, the area being radiated is large enough to target the large mass in his left lung, and the small amount that has moved to the right side. The ribs are being radiated as well. On Tuesday, they will drop the strenght of the radiation, and he will continue radiation with a cycle of 14 days total. The test results on Thursday were not as bad as we all expected. It was determined that the mass in the left lung has almost completely blocked the left bronchi, and has started moving to the right side. The mass in the rib area is small enough to control. The 2 spots on his liver arr still there, but has not increased. Other than that, no other growth was found. There is one spot in the T8 of spine that is questionable, but they are not concerned about it right now, because the radiation will also hit this spot. He has pleuricy (sp?) in his left lung, as well as a little pneumonia. Per the Doc, the pneumonia is not from an infection. They started him on an anti-dieuretic antibiotic because he is retaining fluid, and his sodium is low. His fluid intake has been limited to 1 & 1/2 quart daily. The doctor explained that this is due to a hormone that is created by the cancer, and the anti biotic will aide in reversing the effects of the hormone. He gets around really good still, but I am not sure when it is best to call hospice. The oncologist and I discussed this, he suggested that I do not call hospice until he has said he that there is no longer anything he can do to help Scott. For now, he will contimnue chemo and radiation. Though they call this "comfort care" and continue to tell us that there is no hope for survival, we will continue to pray for our miracle.... God bless you all and thank you VERY much for all of the prayers! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renee_ky Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Scott made the decision to restart chemo therapy, and radiation. The chemo is VP 16, he will take this orally for 21 days. The radiation also started immediately following his appointment with his oncologist on Thursday. They started radiation at 400 rads, the area being radiated is large enough to target the large mass in his left lung, and the small amount that has moved to the right side. The ribs are being radiated as well. On Tuesday, they will drop the strenght of the radiation, and he will continue radiation with a cycle of 14 days total. The test results on Thursday were not as bad as we all expected. It was determined that the mass in the left lung has almost completely blocked the left bronchi, and has started moving to the right side. The mass in the rib area is small enough to control. The 2 spots on his liver arr still there, but has not increased. Other than that, no other growth was found. There is one spot in the T8 of spine that is questionable, but they are not concerned about it right now, because the radiation will also hit this spot. He has pleuricy (sp?) in his left lung, as well as a little pneumonia. Per the Doc, the pneumonia is not from an infection. They started him on an anti-dieuretic antibiotic because he is retaining fluid, and his sodium is low. His fluid intake has been limited to 1 & 1/2 quart daily. The doctor explained that this is due to a hormone that is created by the cancer, and the anti biotic will aide in reversing the effects of the hormone. He gets around really good still, but I am not sure when it is best to call hospice. The oncologist and I discussed this, he suggested that I do not call hospice until he has said he that there is no longer anything he can do to help Scott. For now, he will contimnue chemo and radiation. Though they call this "comfort care" and continue to tell us that there is no hope for survival, we will continue to pray for our miracle.... God bless you all and thank you VERY much for all of the prayers! Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I am so glad you had the big birthday party for Scott. That is so important. And I am glad to see he is willing to fight some more. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Renee, Sorry I missed your post. Prayers going your way, so your husband' pain gets looked after and that new treatment will help. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I missed your post too Renee, So sorry to hear that things have taken a negative turn. This kind of news is so hard to take. My thoughts are with you and you r husband and I will be sending positive vibes. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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