Monday was another round of chemo for Christopher and this was the second time he is on his new drug. I now have more information on everything and thought I would let everyone know the whole scoop.
About a month ago we got the results from the CT scan which showed more shrinkage in the three large tumors on Christopher's liver, but also showed one tumor that was very small had grown 1/10 of a mm. In the doctor's words there was more shrinkage than growth so he wasn't worried about it; however, since there was growth he wanted to ADD a new drug to the treatments. So Christopher still gets his same drugs - he just now gets one extra for that added extra kick! (and as a side note there is no new growth in any other parts of his body - everything is still contained in his liver)
Overall the cancer has shrunk about 35% and we are so blessed and happy for that! We are both trying to get used to this new drug that he is on. On day one, Christopher feels high (or half-baked as I like to phrase it). So after chemo he comes home and sits and rests for a little bit, then when I get home I like to ask him if he has the munchies! :}
On day two. Well, lets see. The best way to describe it is.... "The Energizer Bunny on Crack"! And yes the visual you have is the way it is. He has so much energy it makes me tired just looking at him!
Day three and four - the crash, burn, back on your feet days. These are the days that drains Christopher the most, but look at it this way. By day three Christopher is ready to get disconnected from his IV (and carrying around that pack is not the easiest thing in the world), so you would be a little drained too. And by day four he gets to spend the day with Ethan and that makes everything better. Those two guys do everything together - shop, come have lunch with mummy and watch the Disney Channel over breakfast!
Christopher adapts very well to new things and this new drug is no surprise. Here it is the second time he's on it and he's figured out when he needs to do what he needs to do so his treatments go smoothly!
Keep us in your prayers and thoughts, we are both super excited about the next CT scan which will be in April to see how well this new drug is working.
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