The CT scan results were hard to hear. The primary tumor in the Pancreas has only decreased slightly in size, and as Dr. Wainberg put it, "The chemo regiment didn't do the job needed to make surgery an option". The CT scan also showed two new sites in the liver that look concerning. They are too small to confirm as cancer, however, it looks like they are. These areas are not causing any liver issues at this point, but they completely change the goal of our treatment.
The plan now is to start a different Chemo of two new drug's and do another CT scan after a few cycles. Dr. Wainberg was very honest in saying that the very aggressive chemo that George has been taking is not beneficial to continue, and we need to see if the tumor will respond to a different regiment. It will start on July 11 and be each week for two weeks and then one week off.
Dr. Wainberg is also going to look into the option of a Clinical Trial. The goal is to decrease the size of the primary tumor, as well as, slow down or prevent, any further spreading.
Please pray that the new chemo drug will be effective and that we are on the right track. Also, that we will be able to be a part of any Clinical Trial's that would be of benefit. Thank you.
~Donna
Praying for all of the above, as well as for all of you. Positive thoughts and love as always!!!
ReplyDeleteI will pray this new regimen will have a better response, and for strength and endurance for all of you.
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Becky and I are praying that this new treatment will do the job. We are saddened to hear the CT results but are hopeful the new treatment will be the answer.
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Uncle Bill and Becky
I'm disappointed to read the above update. I will continue "strong" prayers and powerful positive thoughts for success with the new chemo drug. Also hope that a clinical trial becomes available. I'm off for the summer, let me know if there is anything I can do.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sassy/Sylvia/Bovey gal
Today starts a new treatment program. I've been thinking and praying for the best! Fight with all you got!!
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