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Chemotherapy May 13th, 2009
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I haven’t posted for a bit. I’ve been trying to balance out my seizure meds. The second medication I was prescribed raised the levels of another medication I was taking so we had to back off the dosing of the new med. I started having some double vision – this is the same condition that led to the 911 call some time ago. So far, backing down the med has helped and I haven’t had a seizure and my vision seems ok.
I will be folding Avastin back into the mix. I will have labs today and start tomorrow with an infusion. You may recall this is not a drug that will pull down my immune system. We are just throwing whatever we can at this. The vaccine seems to be helping fatigue for sure. My current issue, however deals with walking and weakness on the left side. I’ve regressed in this area so I am going back to physical therapy for conditioning. It’s just something that has to be done. My heel striking is ok but I’ve started having a roll in my foot when walking and I’m hyper-extending my left leg when walking.
Aidan and I have been having a good time playing bball. He loves to play horse. I can jump about as high as Keegan! But, I can get out there and shoot and do pretty well. I’m just spending time with him and at night reading and talking is great. Keegan and I have some fun but at 7, Aidan can really whip a football and it’s really fun!
More to come…








Mark, so glad to hear that you are doing ok. I know the seizures and vision problems are not fun. Hang in there. I wanted to let you know that my husband Marc is doing well. He has had 3 Avastin treatments and 1 CPT11 (with the 1st Avastin). The latest scans look amazing. The tumor spots are barely visible. Our NO was very pleased and ordered more Avastin on Monday. Like you said it doesn’t bring down the immune system and he seems to be tolerating it real well.
Take care and have a great weekend.
Stacey – Baton Rouge
Stacey – that is great news about Marc! There is always hope regardless of how anything may seem at any moment. I’m really happy to hear that news. Avastin is a great drug that produces great results for many.
We will all continue to pray for you all. Keep us posted!
Mark
Mark,
I’m daydreaming about our life on Meredith Drive in the late 1970’s as kids … and I’m recalling that you were pretty good at playing H-O-R-S-E … I think you beat me most of the time. It’s great that you are passing on your H-O-R-S-E skills to Aiden …
Best to you my friend,
Scott