Wow. We're soaring high with good news and knew that you devoted friends (bloggers) would like to hear it.
Yesterday's MRI at Cedars Sinai showed that the tumor has reduced in size approximately by 1/2 since the December MRI. Since I'm visual and to put it in to perspective, originally the tumor was the size of a golf ball and now it's the size of a plump, cherry tomato. Needless to say, we are overjoyed and grateful to this treatment plan for brain cancer of Avastin and CPT 11. Gary has had 9 chemo treatments so far.
More good news. The chemo schedule is being rescheduled from 2 weeks to every 3 weeks and the chemo dosage is being reduced by 20%.
More good news. Gary's anti seizure drugs are also being reduced which will help him immensely to have a better quality of life.
More good news. Gary has been blessed with Home Health Care Physical Therapy since we've been in the desert. They said he's doing too well for this to continue and will have to go to outpatient therapy. He's walking much better, but still needs a partner next to his left side. He's going to try driving a golf cart, but have to be very careful of his left vision deficit and peripheral vision. I've enlisted a buddy to help with this driving task.....
Thanks for caring. Thanks for the prayers. They are working.
Yesterday's MRI at Cedars Sinai showed that the tumor has reduced in size approximately by 1/2 since the December MRI. Since I'm visual and to put it in to perspective, originally the tumor was the size of a golf ball and now it's the size of a plump, cherry tomato. Needless to say, we are overjoyed and grateful to this treatment plan for brain cancer of Avastin and CPT 11. Gary has had 9 chemo treatments so far.
More good news. The chemo schedule is being rescheduled from 2 weeks to every 3 weeks and the chemo dosage is being reduced by 20%.
More good news. Gary's anti seizure drugs are also being reduced which will help him immensely to have a better quality of life.
More good news. Gary has been blessed with Home Health Care Physical Therapy since we've been in the desert. They said he's doing too well for this to continue and will have to go to outpatient therapy. He's walking much better, but still needs a partner next to his left side. He's going to try driving a golf cart, but have to be very careful of his left vision deficit and peripheral vision. I've enlisted a buddy to help with this driving task.....
Thanks for caring. Thanks for the prayers. They are working.
12 comments:
This is so great!! We would love to come and see you guys!! We miss you both so much!! Love to you both.
John,Julie,and Madison
Great news Gary and Genni! All the best, Dave, Helen and Jerome
That is truly nothing short of fabulous news. I'll just bet the wonderful attitude you both bring to this is as powerful as the prayers and the meds. Thanks for keeping us all posted.
Love,
Jill
Virginia and Gary, We have been waiting and praying for this wonderful news! We couldn't be happier for both of you! Just enjoy each and every precious day with each other, your family, and your friends. Know that we are thinking of you both. Hope to see you around Tradition. Hugs, Jack and Chris
Hi Grinny and Grandfather! This is fantastic news!!! I am so happy for both of you, it is good to see that all the treatments Gary goes through really seem to be working!! We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers, but also thanking God for this great news!! Love, The Rubio's
You made my day. I miss you two so much. Big hugs. Elaine
Wonderful news! Golfball, cherry tomato. Next is grape, then marble, then pea, then BB, then grain of sand. Then, poof!
Still holding out for that reunion. Andy will be in CA first week of June.
Love,
Andy & Sue
Great news puts that mildly. Tell GH I will be his left had partner any time.
Love you both.
Saw Andy's comment. First week in June could work. Contact me thru Ginni. I dont have your info.
Cheryn
Gary and Virginia...What wonderful news to hear as we head into Easter Weekend. We believe in miracles and the power of prayer and you guys are living proof of both of these. We miss you in Central Oregon and hope to be able to see you soon.
Much Love,
David & Marlene
Hi there Guys! Laura just sent me some photos from their Easter visit and I want to tell Gary how fabulous he looks. You look so happy, and I love the big smile on your face. You are truly an inspiration, and I thank you for that. Love you both. Sara
Hi Virginia and Gary,
I just heard about the blog from Karen and Ronnie who we saw on Friday night. I will be checking regularly and hope all is going well.
Love Jemma and Dimitri
YOU ROCK!!!! Laura just told me about the new "shrinkage"! I am so very happy - I have goose bumps! I love you guys.
Love, Sara
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