Yesterday was a really rough day. Luc has been having stomach pain. It was really bad on Monday. Yesterday morning he started having it again. On the way to the hospital it became excruciating for him. I called the oncology clinic to see if they could ask the doctor if they could have some pain meds ready for him when we got there. We went straight up to clinic when we arrived. Luc was just writhing in agony. After about 40 minutes they were able to access his port and give him something for pain. They called a surgeon over to examine him because they thought he may be having appendicitis. He ended up having a CT scan of the stomach and bowel area. It was extremely painful because of the way they had to give the contrast. Luckily the appendics looked normal, so we avoided a surgery.
Later that afternoon they were able to get him in to have the MRI. After that they admitted him and we got to a room with a bed. He had been through so much that they decided to watch him overnight and give him i.v. fluids and some i.v. meds for the stomach pain. The dr.s think that the pain is caused by one of the medications he takes at home in-between chemo treatments. It can cause inflamation of the stomach lining and ulcers. A combination of this and his anxiety is most likely what caused the intense pain. This morning Dr. Lemons came to see us. He recommended that we postpone the treatment a week. He wants to try to get the stomach healed and for Luc to regain some of his strength. Luc was happy to hear that. He was so weak he didn't feel like he could take having the treatment after all he had been through. So, we are home. We are glad to be here. It was a very long day yesterday.
Dr. Lemons gave us the results of the MRI this morning. The tumor is slightly larger, but he said that the growth could have come in the time between the last MRI and when we started the chemo. He said he was encouraged by the report because the rate of growth has been drastically diminished. Hopefully at the next MRI we will actually see some shrinkage.
Ron is leaving tomorrow for a 2 week training for his job in New York. We will miss him so much.
Marley
I am so sorry to hear about the complications. Side effects are so dreadful. I'm so sorry. Praying for your family and Luc especially to have all the strength you/he need. Here's hoping next week goes better. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
I'm sorry he's had such a rough weekend. :(
I hope that Luc regains his strength soon. Good luck without Ron. You are amazing, all y'all.
I'm so sorry you had such a hard time yesterday! :( But happy to hear about the slowing growth rate of the tumor. That's very encouraging! Hang in there Luke! We love you and we're praying for you!
Just wanted you to know that my family is keeping you in our fast today Luc. There are few youth that are braver or stronger, in the whole world, than those who endure cancer treatment! I am humbled to know you. Very grateful to hear about the slowed growth too! Take care and keep fighting this great fight! You ROCK!!
Sorry to hear that it's been a little rough!! We hope things will turn around and you will regain your strength and feel better. Good luck with your next treatment!! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
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