We met with the doctors at Thompson Cancer Center at Ft Sanders yesterday June 10th, and there have unfortunately been some new issues. The results from the radiation on the brain did some good obviously and some not so good. Out of the 6 or 7 tumors he has, only 2 increased in size, but we are talking very small increase, like in micrometer or however you put it, one from 3. to 5. another from 5. to 7. from the way the doc described it. But, there is now a new tumor at the base of the brain. Some of the tumors in Thomas's torso have increased some, he mainly mentioned the area in the back of the left rib cage.
He has been experiencing some tightness in the back muscles again below where he had the surgery done, so they are getting him on the lipilumab treatments now. He also has been experiencing some joint and muscle pain in his left leg, knee and hip,mainly from inflammation, as long as he takes Ibuprovin daily, it controls his pain and reduces swelling around his joints .He also noticed the place on his right chest reduces in size after taking the Ibuprovin so we know it is imflammation not the tumor increasing.
Overall he really feels good, looks great and his energy level has increased. He went thru his first treatment yesterday afternoon right after meeting with the doctors. 90 min. infusion and then an hour after to observe to see if all went well. He's seems to have taken it quite well. No side effects yet. Hopefully there will be none and his body will accept the medication and whip this beast down to size and get it under control. I asked Jill, who is in charge of his treatments, if this would also help the tumors in the brain and throughout his body and she says there have been cases where it has definitely had good effects on the brain. We are waiting for that day!! He will take only 1 treatment every 3 weeks, doc says they will order new scans and MRI's in about 6 or 8 weeks.
Please keep Thomas in your prayers and we thank each and all for your support, prayers and comments.
Love to you all and I Love you Thomas
Pat
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my eyes filled with tears as I read this latest post. I have been praying for a miracle and still believe that Thomas is going to be one. If you need me just call, I will be out of town until Wednesday but if you need me before that just call and I will come home. Thomas and Stacy mean the world to me, they are just like my kids.
Love ya Donna
Thomas, Stacie, Julie, Pat & Tom,
You have been in my prayers daily since the night I saw ya'll @ Panchos. I know the Lord has a plan for you and prayer is a powerful thing. Hang in there and know you have a lot of support.
Love to you all,
Stacy Schmidt
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