Steve's blood drawn today came back with numbers in good range, so Dr. M gave him permission to start Cycle 4 of oral chemotherapy and Accutane tonight. He'll take 200 mg of Temodar for the next seven nights, down from the 300 mg he took on the first three cycles. If his body handles this week well, he may be allowed to take 300 mg again in the future.
Before this morning's lab work, he revisited the pulmonologist for a stress test. (Betty drove him to appointments today; both Katie and Cooper had swim lessons this morning.) He was on a stationary bike for the test, and he said at times it felt like there were cinder blocks on his legs. His tiny little legs, stripped of their power by the steroids and lack of exercise, haven't had that big of a workout in months. His CT scan is Friday morning and pulmonary function test next week. We'll learn the results of all the tests after the function test.
Please pray this week that Steve's body handles the chemotherapy well and that we can continue to fight the Damm Spot with as much poison as possible!
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Still praying for you, Steve, and sending good vibes up to you this week!
Melissa
Steve, you are in my prayers!
Grace and Peace, Pastor Andy Lewis
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3
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