I had an appointment on Friday with Dr. Jade Homsi, the medical oncologist, who will be overseeing my chemotherapy treatments here in Mesa. He was very nice, personable, and articulate. We liked him a lot. He confirmed everything that Dr. Ravi in Houston had outlined.
My first infusion will be on Tuesday, December 20, using a pic line. They have prescribed several medications to help control nausea and other possible side effects. As the Banner MD Anderson is only 10 minutes from our home, it will be easy to be monitored closely. After the first infusion, I will wait 20 days then have another infusion and wait another 20 days. At the conclusion of those two 21 day cycles, we will fly back to Houston for more scans and evaluation to see what changes are needed. The goal is to kill any cancer cells in my body which they also believe will help with the pain and swelling in my leg.
Thank you again for your faith and prayers. We feel that the profound timing of these new findings was truly a miracle, and we are so grateful to have avoided a surgery that would have dramatically altered my life. Again, we know that we are in the hands of the Lord, and that He is everpresent in the events of our lives.
Posted by Irene
So glad you are back. If there is anything we can do, let us know.
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Mike and Jody
Dear Sister Garn,
ReplyDeleteWe have tried to stay up on the latest medical concerns that you have had since your return from Hong Kong. The Toones sent us an email with this blog address. What a wonderful gift the doctors in Houston gave you. Our prayers will continue to be with you, we love you.
Norris and Fawnette Baldwin
Happy Anniversary! Thinking of you both today. I loved seeing pictures of your home all decorated. Thank you for your example of faith and finding the good in any situation.
ReplyDeleteLove, Merilee