Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Round Four Update


Yesterday Barend completed round 4 of Chemo and received the results of the brain MRI.  The brain lesions (spots, tumors) have nearly disappeared so the laser knife surgery will not be necessary at this time.  The chemo went, as it usually does, slowly. Still this is made bearable by the good news that it is working well.  Side effects have also diminished so it is also less dreaded than the earliest experiences.  It was an unusually busy day in the infusion room, so for the first time I had to vacate my cushy patient lounge chair for a visitor upright during the second half of the day.  I opted for errands and have a very clean car.

Since Barend is fairing so well on chemo, it was decided that if all went well this time that two more rounds would be completed before transitioning to the maintenance regimen of one drug every three weeks.

Our next visitors, Nico and Wyp (nieces) arrive tomorrow for a short visit which includes Alexandra's birthday party on Saturday.  So time again for fun, family and life on the lake.



6 comments:

  1. That is fantastic news about the chemo working! Continued positive thoughts and prayers coming your way.

    -Terry Whitmore

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  2. Very good news Barend (and family)! En zoals ze bij Procter altijd schreven 'Keep up the good work'. Take care and keep smiling!
    Greetz Annelies (uit een verstikkend warm - 30 graden - Belgie.

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  3. Hoi Biggetjes

    Fantastisch nieuws!! Wij konden ons ook al niet voorstellen dat er iets mis is met je hersenen. Waarschijnlijk (eigenlijk wel zeker) is een positieve instelling hier debet aan. Nog even volhouden en je wordt echt nog een oude lul!
    Heel veel plezier morgen met Bonnies verjaardag.

    Liefs

    Agnes & Pieter

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  4. Fantastic news Barend!!! Good Energy!

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