It was a productive but tiring day for Deb. Deb, Bonnie, and I were able to "piggy back" first 2009 checkpoint appointment with Dr. Yaffe after Deb’s biweekly Sandostatin injection/lab test today. After doing Deb’s routine checkup, Dr. Yaffe has recommended/scheduled the following for first quarter 2009:(01/07) Lab Test : Routine blood work to review current hormone, calcium, blood levels. Results show Calcium @ 11.8 (H). Blood shows HGB @ 11.8 (L), HCT @ 35.4 (L) which are both a little low but thankfully not low enough to being anemic and warrant needing a blood transfusion.
(01/09, 630pm) MRI – Brain : Follow up scan on brain hematoma possibly caused from 12/04 hospital bed fall
(01/14, 9am) Paracentesis : Second ultrasound guided abdominal fluid drain @ Northside due to current abdominal bloating.
(Scheduling) CTScan - Abdominal: Follow up abdominal scan to measure progress as a result of second chemo embo treatment on 12/04.
(Scheduling) MRI Neck/Back : Precautionary MRI due to new pain Deb is feeling in her neck and lower back.
(Scheduling) Hospice Consult : Consultation only visit to understand what services are offered for hospice versus home health care in the event that Deb will need full time care giving later on in her journey.
Beyond the above tests ordered, we also talked about further 2009 treatment options for Deb which most likely would involve a full body chemo treatment unlike the isolated chemo embo treatment to the liver. Because Deb’s overall state is weak and currently frail, Dr. Yaffe does not want to recommend further treatments at this time. These new treatments will require additional strength and we will just have to continue to help rebuild Deb one day at a time. We will revisit again at end of first quarter 2009 or earlier if Deb's strength improves greatly. This is not the best news to report but our strength is strong. We continue to keep hope alive while Deb rests comfortably in our home every day. Good night beautiful!
KTS and love to all,
Rod
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7 comments:
Dear Debra,
A day doesn't go by without thoughts and prayers for you. Your strength and courage are amazing.
Rod, thank you for keeping us updated on Debra's journey. Your love and devotion to Debra are an inspiration for all!
Love,
Anne
Dear Debra,
It was so good to see you and put my arms around you...you are so blessed to have such a loving,caring husband, mother and sons to be with you each day. I pray for your continued strength.
Love,
Barb
Deb,
I was so happy to see you and visit with you before Christmas. You really are so beautiful and incredibly strong. Each day you will build strength. You are so special with a wonderful family. Thanks to Rod for all of the updates as we pray for you and send you positive thoughts.Love you, Ingrid
I hope all of Deb's appointments went well on the 9th. I am sure she was happy to get home to her own bed! My prayers are with you guys.I hope for Deb's comfort, peace of mind and spirit, and healing. Happy New Year's Dreyer family.
A Mom
Thinking of you continually, praying, and keeping you in my heart....
Mary N
Deb,
I love you so much and I pray everyday for your continued strength and healing. Remember when we went to Chicago and were "Big, Bad-Ass Business Women"? I laugh when I think about it. Here's lots of love and prayers going out for you and Rod and the boys.
Love, Susan McC
Dear Debra,
I just found out from Susan what you have been going through. I am so glad to see this blog and to read about your journey. Please know that I am lifting you, Rod and the boys up in prayer everyday. You are an amazing woman and I have always loved your spirit. Keep the Faith!
Love you,
Lisa Jackson
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