Hello........
It's been a rough few weeks, I'm not gonna lie. Blake has been having horrible pain for quite some time now; in fact it started about 2 weeks after he began his chemo break last April. Because of the pain, we decided to move up his PET scan a few weeks to see what was going on. Sure enough, his scan was HORRIBLE! - probably the worst it's been - EVER. The scan showed many tumors with varying SUV's (SUV shows metabolic activity - the higher the number the more metabolically active.) Blake's initial tumor back in 2007 had an SUV of 10 (ish) and the tumors and lymph nodes since then have never been over 10. This scan showed tumors with SUV values all the way up to 45 - FORTY-FIVE! When I first looked at the report, I thought for sure it had to be a typo.... right? The Oncs office requested a review which confirmed 45. They even contacted GE to make certain the machine was calibrated correctly!
Blake had chemo #60 about 10 days ago. It's been a really rough round; he's been flat in bed at least 7 of the last 14 days and had to go to the cancer center 3 times for fluids. Jess reminded us that he was this sick after a chemo late last year and then rallied through the next several treatments. We can only be so lucky for that to be the case again - I truly don't think he can take another round like this last one. Which is worse, the disease or the treatment; it's a rough balancing act for sure.
Blake's scheduled for chemo again this Wednesday (9/5). Please send some positive thoughts & prayers our way-we could really use it!
Thanks & love to you all!
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear things are so difficult for you all right now. I will pray for you guys and send lots of positive thoughts.
God Bless,
Lynne
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear that Blake is not doing well. We will send lots of prayers and positive thoughts your way. Hugs and kisses to you all!
Lynne
It is so hard to hear the numbers are up but remember they are just numbers. Blake is Blake, a strong man blessed with a family full of love. You have our support and our love.
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I am so sorry for this news. You are and have always been in my prayers, Paula Garfield
ReplyDeleteBlake is tenacious, and a real fighter. I haven't talked to you in a while, my friend, but am glad to see you are still fighting the fight. You are amazing in your stamina. I will continue to pray for you, Blake and your family.
ReplyDeleteKeep up the FIGHT! Blake you are by far one of the strongest men I have ever met. We are here for whatever you guys need. God Bless you both.
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