I know it's been a few days since our last post - sorry about that! It's been a hectic week for us (again!)
Chris went into NY on Tuesday for his pre-op appointment and to meet with the interventional radiologist that will be doing his embolization on Wednesday. Chris felt very comfortable with the Dr. and liked him a great deal. He's pretty pumped to be able to do this procedure on Chris, being that he's so young. He said he'll really be able to help him out and, as a doctor, that's what he strives for.
On Wednesday, they'll do the right side of his liver and he'll then go back in about 3 months to have the left side done.
We have, however, hit a little bit of a bump (surprise, surprise - I know!). Since our Feb. 2 appointment with Dr D. Chris's blood pressure has been up (150/100 - 170/100) and Sloan won't do the embolization procedure on him with his BP that high. They wanted to get him in to see a cardiologist on Tuesday, but couldn't fit him into anyone's schedule. In the interest of saving ourselves another trip to NY, I called Dr. D's office and they recommended a local cardiologist for us to see. So, I gave them a call and we saw the cardio on Wednesday afternoon. They ran a few baseline tests, gave us a prescription for BP medication and then had us schedule a follow up on Monday (2/23) for an echocardiogram (ultrasound) and BP re-check. If the meds have done their job (which they doctors seem to think will happen) then Chris will be all set for Wed, but, if his BP is still high and can't be regulated in 2 days, then we may have to reschedule - but we'll cross that bridge if we come to it. Right now, we're all optimistic that Wednesday will be a "go"!
Also, we did get the results back from the stomach biopsy that the GI doc did during Chris's endoscopy last week, and it did come back as a carcinoid (tumor). There is a chance that this could be the primary tumor, but more likely it's probably spread. Still, we're looking good and we'll address that tumor after the embolization procedure next week.
Keep those prayers coming - prayers for strength and prayers for healing. They're the fuel that's keeping us going!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
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Hello from SLC
We are praying for your health and hoping for the fastest recovery. Lets hope that the tumor they found in your stomach is the primary one and can be taken care of.
I know each cancer patient is different and they treat everyone differently but you really should ask about Theraspheres.. It has done wonders for me and the results are fantastic. No side affects for me.
Take care and keep in touch. your friends from the west.
Evan & Julie
hey there kid.think about you everyday,keep fighting,us brentwood people dont lay down,we get back up.i got your back always.
Praying for you all...Will definitely pray for the lower blood pressure and successful embolization! Keep us posted. Take deep breaths and know you are loved and love abundantly! : ) Hugs - K
Read your plight with carcinoid. Be sure to have the radiologist use 500 micrograms of Sandostatin prior and during embolization procedure to avoid carcinoid crisis. Had the procedure done in 1997 and 2001. Diagnosed in 1993. There is hope.
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