Tony has begun his last round of chemotherapy. This final round is "a little lighter", meaning the chemotherapy cocktail has one less drug and the course will run 4 days and not the usual 5. Additionally, Tony did not need to have an Echo-Cardiogram administered today. The Echo has been required before every round of chemo to gage Tony's heart's ejection rate, because his heart was compromised in June when Tony experienced Tumor Lysis Syndrome. Apparently his heart has tested well the past few times.. so the doctors have determined that Tony's heart has recovered and is no longer a concern in regards to the rigors of chemotherapy.
On the way to UCLA this morning, Tony said, "I feel so good today.....I haven't felt this good in months!" It was great to hear those words come from Tony!! In a couple of weeks after the side affects of the last round of chemo subside....Tony should be able to gain weight and ride the stationary bike for longer periods. We both hope Tony will be much stronger by Christmas.
We send our love, thanks and gratitude to all of you who have continued reading this blog and been faithful to pray.
Tony and I wish you the best Thanksgiving ever!
"Taste and see that the Lord is good"..........Psalm 34:8
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.
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Love you all more than words can say! SO incredibly thankful to our all-powerful LORD who heals! xoxo
Hi Patrice and Tony- Your last blog has been the most uplifting! God bless you guys. We pray that He will shower you with abundant grace and strength!
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All our love, Bob and Rae Dickinson
Patrice and Tony,
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your family will have a very happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Jan