Current status

Along with the start of the Avastin, my dosage of the Temedor has also increased. Last time Beagle which worked on 20 years ago. bottom line is that I am enjoying it. Once I finish the planking and can work on the deck details it will be much more enjoyable

Gary 3/30

the roller coaster.

the scans last week showed regrowth of the tumor. Not the news we wished for. The prognosis from the radiologist and oncologist was depressing and the ride began. Gary & Rhonda took the train ( from hell, it was delayed and the heat was like you know) to New York for a consult with MSKCC. They were more optomistic; there are still other drugs to try and after that there are still drugs in trial. the roller coaster continues.
So. sometime in the next week or so, Gary will be starting Avastin, he's meeting with the oncologist to get details but it appears to be an infusion every other week for eight weeks followed by scans. There are many side effects, so he will be monitored closely.
Gary may have lost this first battle, chemo/radiation, but it's a long war and still many battles to fight and new ammuntion to try.

Susan

update

My Doctor's appointment after I restarted the chemo went well. Everyone in the office was very pleased with my blood counts. Now I am in the midst of scheduling post scan appointment. I'm waiting to hear back from my oncologist and then will schedule an appointment down at MSKCC.