Our girl went to the oncologist yesterday, and the news is not good.
Her tumors have grown in size and increased in number. There is also lymph node involvement and a spot in her abdomen. This means she is starting on the cholangiocarcinoma specific chemotherapy Tuesday morning at 7:30am.
The oncologist said there is a 100% certainty she will lose her hair. Constipation is almost certain with the drug she will be on. Nausea and vomiting are probable.
It will be Day 1 on Tuesday, then she will have another chemo treatment on day 8. Then she will have two weeks off before starting over. I don't know how many rounds of this she will have.
Cathy came into our department at the Alex today and we put in a special IV line for the chemo. This type of line, called a PICC, stops the chemo from destroying her veins.
So, now she has a new 'friend' on the inside of her left arm. It will restrict the amount of weight she can lift with her left arm but otherwise lets her continue on with her regular life.
Cathy is quite short of breath and is planning to start on home oxygen on Tuesday. She doesn't need it all the time but feels much better if she has a bit on when she needs it.
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I love you Cathy and I am sending all my positive energy your way. I have prayed more in the last month then I have in my 49 years. We all know you have a big hill to climb but remember we are there to hold you up.I am looking forward to seeing you on Sunday and hopefully we will have time to set up a support ring for during your treatments.
ReplyDeleteCathy I just want you to know you can count on the Wilkinson's. All kidding aside we will be there whatever you need. If you need extras on bucket brigade just call. Or help finding the right hat we are there. We love you and our arms are wrapping you with love every minute. I just wanted you to know this. I love you. Have a wonderful visit with your family on Sunday. Lynn and gang.
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