Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Clinical Trial 2-month check

Today I had my appointment with Dr. Tannir after having all my scans done yesterday.
So many have been praying and believing and we've been standing on God's promises of healing, so I was expecting some good news.
Unfortunately, the Doctor told me that the overall mass of the tumor has grown by 50% and the nodules in the lungs have grown too.
So, I will no longer be on the clinical trial.
He did however have a new plan. He wants me to begin a new regimine continuing the Gemcitabine (Gemzar), but at a new dose and duration. The add Doxorubicin (Adriamycin). Both to be IV treatments every 2 weeks. No more pills (yeah)

This is definately NOT the news I was hoping for, but God is still in control!
I don't know what is ahead, but am still trusting Him!
During the shuttle ride back to the Hotel, I was praying and thinking to myself. I sometime sing hyms to myself too, and was just letting my mind bounce between thanking God, praying, and praising Him. Then the words "God is not through with you yet" came to mind. I am thankful for the peace He provides.
The Doctor seems surprised that I dont' have blood in my urine, that I am able to manage the pain with minimal drugs, and that it isn't blocking my colon. So I praise God that he is spairing me from those additional trials.

We now have the option to do any ongoing treatment at home, but can opt to continue at MD Anderson.

Please continue to pray!