Having a relatively rare cancer in their hands, the docs follow the case very closely with much monitoring and discussion.
Each week brought positive news that the AFP has been decreasing as expected and the feeling of breathlessness was greatly reduced. Rest was much easier and wholesome when one is able to lie flat throughout the night.
Into the 3rd cycle of chemo, a normal follow-up with the doc left us waiting while the doc was preparing to meet. It was unusual as the doc is extremely punctual.... After more than half hour wait, the doc presented the news that things were not as positive....
The News:
Lung function was decreased due to a chemo drug and would have to be replaced. The AFP which was dropping has now plateaued. This calls for concern as the tumors show some resistance to the chemo treatment. AFP was standing at 88 and the Beta HCG previously neglible was standing at 12.
Chemo was put off for further monitoring of the markers trend before they decide the next course of action - Surgery or Stem Cell Transplant
Each week brought positive news that the AFP has been decreasing as expected and the feeling of breathlessness was greatly reduced. Rest was much easier and wholesome when one is able to lie flat throughout the night.
Into the 3rd cycle of chemo, a normal follow-up with the doc left us waiting while the doc was preparing to meet. It was unusual as the doc is extremely punctual.... After more than half hour wait, the doc presented the news that things were not as positive....
The News:
Lung function was decreased due to a chemo drug and would have to be replaced. The AFP which was dropping has now plateaued. This calls for concern as the tumors show some resistance to the chemo treatment. AFP was standing at 88 and the Beta HCG previously neglible was standing at 12.
Chemo was put off for further monitoring of the markers trend before they decide the next course of action - Surgery or Stem Cell Transplant
1 comment:
Well done Mrs Yeo!!!
At least we have a way of keeping track of Kev's progress. Keep updating!!! How come u usually post so late at night?
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