Sunday, June 30, 2013

Glow-Worm


Hadn't updated in a while, but those of you that know us personally are aware of what is going on. However, for those who do not and follow this carepage, I felt I should update for you.

About 2 months back Eric got some bad news. A tumor at a critical junction point had grown to a significant size and wrapped around both a major plural artery and another vessel in the lower lobe of his left lung. Ablation was not an option as it was deemed too risky. The only other option we were left with was radiation, a treatment we have avoided this entire 2 1/2 year journey. He was to continue to stay on a chemo regiment to shrink the other numerous tumors in the lungs, but this particular one had to be attacked with radiation, or risk choking the artery. If the artery was completely cut off by the tumor... well I don't have to explain what that would lead to.

Radiation was the one treatment Eric had said he would never do because of his skin. We looked at that as a no go, but after consulting with Dr. Rimner in May, He decided to give the treatment a thumbs up. What Dr. Rimner proposed was 5 HIGH dose precise treatments to the tumor. These treatments would be over the course of a week and a half. One day on one day off. MSKCC has their own patented Radition Treatment comparable to the CyberKnife treatment at Penn that has been all over TV in this area. Only real difference is Sloan has had it longer.

Eric is now 2 cycles in and starting his 3rd tomorrow. We formally meet with Dr. Rimner the radiation oncologist, but on Friday Eric was informed that the radiation is working and the tumor is responding to treatment and shrinking. This is fantastic news.

Tomorrow Eric has radiation, an appointment with his lead oncologist Dr. Kemeny to discuss the other tumors in the lungs, and chemo. Tues we meet with Dr. Rimner, and Wednesday and Friday Radiation again.

Additionally, CEA has risen back up to 6.3 as of 6/3/13...not a good thing at all. :( Neuropathy has been causing insane amounts of pain. Hopefully he catches a break soon.

Keep those prayers coming...

Thanks!!!!



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