Met with the colorectal surgeon today and he is NOT recommending a colostomy or stent at this time. Woohoo!!! We will need to continue to monitor this though in case the situation changes. He does not feel however that Jeff is a candidate for a colon or liver tumor resection secondary to the significant involvement of Jeff's liver (basically surgery would place too much strain on what is left and functional). BooHoo!! Disappointing to hear but we persevere on. We meet with the oncologist on Weds to finalize the chemo schedule and drug regime and whether we will participate in a drug study. We are hoping to start next Friday pending getting everything (insurance authorization, Home Health agency selected, etc) set up.
The drug study involves taking an oral chemo drug daily that will inhibit the tumor's ability to uptake and digest glucose. As we understand it tumors need 2 things to grow--blood and glucose. By participating in the IV chemo infusion and the daily oral chemo we will seriously affecting the tumors ability to thrive and grow. Has some side effects as all drugs do...but theoretically is sound.
Cheryl, Jeff, and Paige
Thinking about you guys every minute!!! Sending prayers, hugs, positive thoughts your way!!! Hang in there and know that you are loved!!!! Eileen and Kevin
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