We actually met with the oncologist, Dr. Halbur yesterday. He recommends 6 months of chemotherapy. He gave us 3 different chemotherapy options. The first option was to have 2 days of chemo with a pump that administers the drugs 5 FU and Oxaliplatin over 22 hours. This would happen every other week. The 2nd option was to use the same drugs administered every week for 6 weeks with one week break. Th 3rd option was involved with a chemotherapy pill. The Dr. recommended the first option, so we are going with the that option. Ken will need a port in order to follow the first regiment. That will be done by a radiologist in the hospital next week sometime. He will start chemotherapy a week after that (4/9/08). He is dreading this whole process, but he is willing to do what it takes to improve his prognosis. He counted out the months in the doctors office 6 months takes him to September. The doctor is quite optomistic. He said that Ken had a long life a head of him. We are grateful for an optomistic point of view. (I am going to post this. I was hoping that Ken would look at this and see if I got all the information right or add anything that was missing, but that isn't happening so I guess that I will just edit if I need to later on.)
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THANKS FOR THE UPDATES!!
We pray that Ken will do well with the chemotherapy. Hey Ken, how do you feel about sporting a haircut like TC and my new son in law George? Hey the only thing is you won't have to shave it like they do!! I know the thought of chemo is pretty dreadful--but six months of torture compared to years of prolonged life, well we all know the suffering will be worth it in the long run for the outcome. We love you all and continue to pray for Ken's welfare. ANN
Thanks again for keeping up on the details. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers and remember that we are here if you need anything. We would love to and would be more than willing to help you with anything!!
Melissa
Going to be a long road for Ken, I'm praying for him! My best friend had her port for years, be careful when holding little babies who tend to throw their head into people's chest, I randomly remember her saying that hurt! ;) Anyway, good luck, Ken!
I bet it is nice to finally have a full plan of attack. We hope that chemotheraphy won't be too hard on you. You are all in our thoughts and prayer
Maren and John
I bet it is nice to finally have a full plan of attack. I hope that you can handle the chemotherapy without too much problem. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Maren
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