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Originally Posted by alison hamilton Hi bossan....sorry to hear that one tumour has grown a little but there are several options for treatment. You have done so well so far and, with your indomitable spirit, will continue to do so.
This kind of news is always a bit overwhelming at first. Take care of yourself. |
Thanks Alison, I called my best buddy last night and started crying while I was walking the dog. I haven't cried in months, I was due. It was a blow to hear the news. I guess it hit me hard since its the first set back Ive had since the first big blow...
The doc called me on the cell to tell me. The strange thing is, I was driving on the same freeway, same spot, that I was on when the first doctor called wth the first CT scan result, which was really bad.
The oncologist said she was going think about it for a few days but she will probably put me on Irinotecan and avastin, and I'll continue with the 5fu. I'll be getting it every week instead of every other week for 4 weeks, then 2 weeks off. She said the side effects are similar to the meds I'm already taking. She also said that the avastin may cause an allergic reaction at first, so they will give it slowly.
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