Thursday, May 14, 2009

Shrinking Damm Clot?

Not long after finishing today's earlier post, Dr. N visited Steve and me with excellent news.

Today's Doppler scan shows that the clot in Steve's right leg is the same size as it was earlier this week. It's not larger! And there is evidence of flow through the clot! Steve's body appears to be fighting and possibly dissipating the clot.

What a relief it will be if Steve can avoid long-term use of blood thinners.

I've been in contact with Dr. M to learn what this means for Steve's continued treatment against the Damm Spot. We pray that he's able to resume Avastin and chemotherapy to keep the tumor in check.

Thank you for continued support and prayer!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Steve and Tyra,

This is Laurie, from Freeman Studios. Just wanted to let you know we are all thinking of you guys. Also, my son Danny broke his femur in 2006 and was on the
8th floor at Zale Lipshy for a week; isn't it a great place (if you can't be at home, anyway)?! Have a good weekend.

Chitnis and Chahal said...

Hey, good to hear the Damm clot is not growing! I know you are going home on tuesday, will try to stop by monday and see you another time. Let's hope you can go back to your regular chemo Rx routine soon. All our prayers are going to help keep you well.