One of the chemotherapy agents had to be suspended on Friday morning due to the "heart flutter" that Tony has been experiencing. Today the cardiologist is happy to report that with the drug Verapamil, she was able to get Tony's heart back to normal rhythm and his injection rate strong enough so that the Doxirubicin, can be re-introduced, on Monday. Tony and the team of doctors at UCLA want to fight the Lymphoma as aggressively as possible, and knowing that the Doxirubicin will once again be part of the chemo "cocktail", has given us all a sigh of relief.
Another battle, at present, is Tony's weakened extremities. Tony's right leg and left arm have suffered "surgical myopathy", and Tony cannot walk or lift his arm. Physical Therapy has been introduced on a small scale, but intense physical and occupational therapy will be required, post treatment, in order for Tony to have use of his two extremities. Please pray specifically now for his heart to remain stable, and for full restoration of his arm and leg.
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me"........Philippians 4:13
Heading to church in a few minutes. Tony's #1 on the THE list.
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Karen, Michael & Girls
My uncle Tony is a fighter! God has already proven that HE is with us! Let's keep the prayers going! Give him a BIG hug for me! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou two amaze me! It seems everday you are confronted with a new dilemna but you keep your faith and spirits up. I am so proud of you....
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of old friends from Countrywide, we pray for Tony's recovery.
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