On Thursday we travelled to the UW via our usual car-ferry-car route. It was a beautiful day. We went with high expectations of finding out how much Jack's brain tumor had changed in the past month. He did a blood draw, had an MRI and then a visit with our Chemo Doctor. We were glad to hear that his white blood cells are finally in a safe zone. His platelets are still climbing, but still not great. The MRI showed that his brain is still healing after all the radiation and the doctor could not really tell yet how it is doing except that the tumor is still there.
We had a good discussion with the doctor and understand that Jack will continue the chemotherapy as long as is needed to keep the tumor at bay. However, this treatment will not start until his bone marrow is back in full force. He will likely be taking the oral chemo 5 days on and 28 days off in higher doses that before. The good thing is that Jack has tolerated the chemo quite well, so hopefully it won't slow him down too much .
We were disappointed in the findings, but grateful to know that Jack has lots of good years left in him. Right now we are digesting the information and making an effort to get back into the "swing of things" here at home. We are looking forward to our trip to Moclips and family reunion at the end of May and a summer full of camping fun and fiddle camps.
Once again - Thank you to all of you for your prayers and well wishes.
I will continue to post as we find out any new information.
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Karen and Jack.... my prayers are with you both. Kelly and I wish you a speedy return to health so you can get out there and play in the summer sun. Don't forget that our doors are always open to you if you want to visit Alaska.
ReplyDeleteKaren, glad to read the update. Hope that Jack continues to improve and you two get to enjoy the reunion and then the summer.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Susan