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
12 comments:
Dear Ray,Marg,Tahnee & Marli,
Hang in there guys! Your strength in these circumstances is one which we so greatly admire. You are so brave Ray particularly your determination to fight this.It is so pleasing to hear you are just going about your normal way of life. We will certainly continue to pray for you Ray now & until you undergo treatment. Big hugs & kisses to you from all.
Love from,
Aunty Mary, Uncle Neville, Geoffrey, Aunty Snowy & Patricia. XXXXXX
Hi Ray, Marg & family
I just read in my message Bible "God keeps an eye on his friends, His ears prick up every moan & groan." Psalm 34:15
I know you know you are His friends.
Thinking & Praying for you all ways
Janine H
Hi, Susan West here, from Darwen, Lancashire Uk, Just to say that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Will be thinking of especially at the beginning of July.
Love Susan West and family
Dear Ray, Marg and family,
Thank you for the updates! We hope you have a good holiday, Ray and good luck with the chemo treatment. Our thoughts will be with you.
Love, Janice, Merv and family
Thankyou once again for the info posted recently. Enjoy your break, Ray, and we will be thinking of you, especially on the 1st July... and continuing to pray.. Gwen B.
Hi
thinking of you especially tomorrow praying.
cheers
Janine H
Uncle Ray
We are thinking of you and hoping the treatment goes well on Monday.
Keep up the eating!
Love Mavis, Ian, Pam, Bec and John XXXXX
Dear Ray, Marg and girls
We hope you had a lovely few days away Ray. Will be thinking of you as you go through your treatment.
Love & hugs to you all.
Jane, Marnie, Ryan & Alexia
Hello Ray, Marg, Tahnee, Marli
Wishing you all the healing strength creation has,
All the Blessings of Psalm 105,
Ross P.
Hi Ray & family
thinking & praying for you
Janine & Daryl
Lovely to see you and hear your voice
Sending you all our love
Auntie Margaret and Dad xxxxxxxxx
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ray, Margaret, Tahnee and Marli. Love and kisses to you all, your sister/aunty Pat and brother/uncle Steve
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