8/31/09

I spoke with my doctor last Monday but he didn't have much new information. He presented my case to the Tumor Board once again and they didn't think I am a good candidate for the transplant. My doctor obviously doesn't agree so he contacted Emory last week. I heard from an R.N. who said she is sending me educational materials and will have a scheduler contact me for an evaluation appointment. Other than that the doctor wants me to do one or two more rounds of chemo and an emboliztion on the left lobe of the liver. Hopefully something will happen soon with Emory. Thanks for all your concern and I hope I have good news to post soon.

Yesterday's Doctor's Appointment

It's chemo week again so I saw my doctor yesterday. He was very pleased at how much I had improved over the last three weeks. My blood counts, tumor markers, fever and pain have all gotten better. I know I feel a whole lot better. He didn't have any definite to say about the transplant, just that I will have another CT scan on the 17th that will help those doctors decide if I would qualify and therefore need to be evaluated by them. If a transplant is an option I will more than likely have to have the colon tumor removed first. So much is undetermined and there is so much waiting. My peace comes from knowing that God knows the outcome and it will be the best for me. Thanks in advance for your prayers.
Love,
Darlene