Be Healthy and Happy.
Tuesday 30th December: CyberKnife: Johnny had his fiducial marker installed in his liver. Early kick start to the day at UCSF, long day but all went swimmingly. Now the marker has to settle. But, before we do any CyberKnife, we have to start a new regime of Chemo! Initially, we were told CyberKnife then Chemo but now the plans have changed.
Both Dr. Gottschalk and Bobbi Head's, new plan is "place the fiducials", then start new chemo, saving radiosurgery for the targeted treatment after the chemo has reduced his disease as much as possible. The new chemo regime will start Tuesday 6th January, Gemcitabine / Abraxane.
Abraxane works by interfering with the ability of cancer cells to divide. Gemzar works by preventing cells from making DNA and RNA, which stops cell growth and causes the cells to die.
Abraxane works by interfering with the ability of cancer cells to divide. Gemzar works by preventing cells from making DNA and RNA, which stops cell growth and causes the cells to die.
Johnny is extremely tired, due to the tumors, he has cycles, of energy to zero energy. We spent a lovely low key Christmas and New Year together. Thankfully Johnny still has a fabulous appetite, hoping this healthy appetite will continue during the wretched chemo.
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It is heart-breaking to watch a loved one suffer so painfully. Michelle, my thoughts and prayers for Johnny are with you. Best wishes. Jean Ashbury
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