Today has been a good day. Mom spent over 6 hours at MD Anderson yesterday having her scans, xrays and blood work repeated. Today we met with the doctors to find out the results and we are all pleased with what we heard. Mom's tumor marker is down to 227 from 336 (it started at 1207 in December). Her liver is clear of lesions. The lesions in her lungs show slight shrinkage and signs of "cavitation" (black centers indicating dead cancer cells). Her pancreatic tumor is stable.
Mom's chemo treatment will be slightly altered. She has been receiving two IV chemo drugs every other week for the past 8 treatments. Beginning Thursday, she will be receiving only one chemo IV drug, but will receive it weekly for the next three weeks, take one week off, then repeat the process. She will have her tumor marker and all tests and scans repeated in 2 1/2 months.
The doctors are very pleased with Mom's progress and how well she is tolerating chemotherapy treatment. Please continue to lift her up in prayer. The prayers, cards, calls, and visits from her friends are a continued source of great joy, and for that....we thank you.
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