We are down here at treatment #7 and things are fine.
Counts are fine.
The tumor marker is slightly down to 71 from 78.
We wanted a bigger jump than this but it is none the less a decrease.
They said it was nothing to be concerned about.
We saw Dr. Ham today and he is pleased with his progress and is glad to see that he has felt good.
I did ask about prognosis and if his progress overall changes that number and Dr. Hamm seemed pleased to say that since Craig is in the minority of people that respond to the treatment that it did change his overall prognosis. He wouldn't put months or years on the success but he did say it doesn't look like we are going to hit a brick wall with this treatment. The cancer is responding well and therefore there isn't the expiration date of April 4th looming out there.
We also inquired about exercise or physical therapy. Dr. Hamm said that basic cardio would probably do a lot of good for energy etc. It will be easier when it warms up to get out and about but the treadmill will do until then. Maybe some family bikes in the spring would be fun. :)
Karen is our RN again. Love her.
God has blessed us with great people around us and good results so far.
His love is sufficient for whatever lies ahead.
2 comments:
So glad that the tumor marker is moving in the right direction. Slow and steady wins the race! We'll keep praying!
- Liz
Congratulations on the good numbers and a better prognosis. Exercise seems to help the spirit as well as the body. Hook up your IPod, hit the treadmill, and enjoy the exercise.
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