It’s been a while since I last posted, and I kind of went through a phase where I just didn’t know what to say. Several people keep telling me I need to post some kind of update here it is.
We were able to enjoy Christmas with almost no indication that Tim has cancer. The New Year, however, brought with it a nasty illness. Tim was admitted at MD Anderson where it was determined that he had contracted Norovirus. YUCK! After a couple of days in isolation getting fluids, and an antibiotic to clear up a tad of pneumonia, he was released to continue recovery at home.
While in the hospital he had a CT scan and we saw his oncologist a couple of weeks ago for those results. The scan showed a few new lesions and some increase in size of a few, but it also showed what appears to be some changes in appearance as a result of his current drug. The doctor wasn’t sure if the increases and new lesions were since starting Stivarga or if perhaps they were between chemo and the start of Stivarga. He will do one more round of three weeks on and have another scan on his week off to check to see if it’s working. At this point we don’t expect to see anything go away, but just pray Stivarga stops any further growth.
For the most part, he’s had really good days. We had even made plans with some friends for dinner tonight, but have had to postpone those. He has started experiencing intense pain in his hip. Our primary care Dr has prescribed a pain patch that is working to control the pain but has it’s own side effects that have knocked him down.
We are thankful for an almost normal life with more good days than bad. Continue to pray for the Stivarga to work and no side effects.
