SJAS Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hello all, Well, this has been a rough couple of days (hmm, make that weeks, months, etc.) Steve's CT results showed that many of the old lesions are gone , but several new sites have shown up . His blood counts aren't good and the liver function which had been getting progressively better (almost normal last week) has taken a sudden downturn. He was supposed to have chemo today, but just got Zometa. He will start on Iressa asap - or as soon as I can convince the "insurance gods" to authorize it - which better be tmw. The last few days he has been having some bloating. We mentioned it at his doctor appt. today and then got distracted by all the other issues and forgot to pursue it. Now, of course, tonight it has become much worse, to the point where I called the on-call doctor. He says it could be ascites. I know some of you have talked about bloating issues (Tess, I know you said you were going to follow up on it for Rob). My brain is in "park" right now, so any helpful info you could pass along would be appreciated. We will talk to the doctor tmw also. Trying to hold it together - have had to use my dark glasses indoors a couple of times today. Just hoping people will think I'm just trying to be soooo cool. Thanks for all your help, support and sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi Joyce I am so sorry for this recent turn of events. I hope the doctors get on to the ascites quickly and clear up any discomfort for your husband. I am thinking of you Jana xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Joyce, I'm sorry I don't have any info on ascites but I wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and praying for you and Steve. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Joyce, Found this site about ascites. Hope you get some useful information. http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00038650.html It is so very difficult to see our loved ones in discomfort. I hope Steve feels better quickly and that Iressa is the magic pill for him that it has been for so many. Let's hope you can keep the dark glasses in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Joyce I'm so sorry that you are on this rollercoaster ride.........it's not fun, huh? We just found out that Dad had a new tumor growing in his lung and it was quite a blow. My Dad just started Iressa on Monday~~~~~praying that it works for my Dad and your Steve. In my thoughts and prayers~~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Joyce, thanks for the update on Steve. Would a diuretic help the bloating? Sounds like some good news in there. Take care. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi Joyce, Hopefully they will get things under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi Joyce, Hoping things go better tomorrow... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Prayers always... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Joyce, Never a dull moment. I hope you don;t have much trouble with the insurance people! Thinking of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I am so sorry for the problems. I hope the docs work fast and and the Iressa works even faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Keep after the Dr and the insurance people! Good luck, Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Joyce, I am not familar with ascites, but wanted to let you know that you and Steve are in my prayers. Hope things improve soon. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Sorry to hear about the new areas that showed up and that Steve is so uncomfortable. I hope the docs will speed up the treatment for the ascites and that the insurance company approves the Iressa quickly. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Joyce, I don't know anything about ascites, either. I've never even heard that word, so I'm going to have to look it up later. I did want you to know, though, that I'm sorry your news isn't what you needed or wanted to hear. You and Steve will be in my prayers. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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