After a bit of too-ing and fro-ing we finally have a date for Ray starting chemo treatment - it's Monday 6th July and will last for 6 weeks. Your thoughts and prayers for him leading up to and during this time would, once again, be very much appreciated.
The second clinical trial we were considering is still an option, however, after much discussion with his Bendigo oncologist Ray decided to start chemo with him. The chemo will include the drug Avastin which was going to be used in the first clinical trial that fell through. This drug is now being made available, as from 1st July.
In the meantime, Ray is going over to Perth to visit Andrew (his son) and spend some father-son time catching up and doing some fishing together.
Ray is still feeling well. His blood and liver function tests last week were all in the 'normal' range and he has even gained 3kg! This is great news as it means he starts the chemo treatments in the best possible condition.
Our love and best wishes to everyone.
Ray, Marg, Tahnee & Marli
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 1, 2009
Again it's been a while since I posted anything, and again because not a lot has been happening. While we have been waiting for the clinical trial to come up, life has been so normal, I could almost believe the whole horrible "Big C" thing isn't happening to us.
Apart from still feeling the tumors as "stinging stitches" now and then, Ray is looking and feeling well otherwise. The girls are happy and very involved in their school and social lives. Tahnee turned 13 last weekend and had a fantastic birthday party down at the Barkers Creek Cricket Hall with 26 of her friends. Marli is becoming a "Master Chef" honing her skills at making delicious cupcakes for her Saturday market stall.
We heard last week that the original clinical trial Ray was hoping to get on, doesn't look like it will be going ahead. Ray has had lengthy discussions with Mark, our Bendigo oncologist, and they have come up with some alternative courses of action. At the moment we are looking at another clinical trial which is being done at Western General Hospital in Footscray. An appointment is being made for Ray to see the doctor there the week after next. Will keep you posted on the outcome.
Best wishes to everyone. Hope you are all well, happy and enjoying and appreciating life!
Marg.
Apart from still feeling the tumors as "stinging stitches" now and then, Ray is looking and feeling well otherwise. The girls are happy and very involved in their school and social lives. Tahnee turned 13 last weekend and had a fantastic birthday party down at the Barkers Creek Cricket Hall with 26 of her friends. Marli is becoming a "Master Chef" honing her skills at making delicious cupcakes for her Saturday market stall.
We heard last week that the original clinical trial Ray was hoping to get on, doesn't look like it will be going ahead. Ray has had lengthy discussions with Mark, our Bendigo oncologist, and they have come up with some alternative courses of action. At the moment we are looking at another clinical trial which is being done at Western General Hospital in Footscray. An appointment is being made for Ray to see the doctor there the week after next. Will keep you posted on the outcome.
Best wishes to everyone. Hope you are all well, happy and enjoying and appreciating life!
Marg.
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