Cycle 4

Had a review with Dr. Kong yesterday. We will continue with cycle 4 chemo with Erbitux. At the end a CT scan will be carried out and depending on the improvement or lack of, we will stay with present chemo if we see 30-40% reduction , else it is confirmed that they are slow growing, less aggressive cell and will switch treatment to ALIMTA, one 10 minute dose every 3 week to reduce the cell and then switch to an oral tablet Tarceva
(ALIMTA is a treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), which is a cancer that affects the inside lining of the chest cavity. ALIMTA is given with cisplatin, another anticancer medicine (chemotherapy) when surgery is not an option.)

Yesterday was a long day, Vincent gave me a lift to the doctor. got to the clinic and saw the doctor about 10am. The xray comparison showed some improvement on the edges of the lungs but no reduction in the main mass in the lower middle portion. The cancer markers were up again. I have been feeling well over the last 4 weeks and we decided to go with cycl 4. Started chemo about 10.45am finished about 4.30pm. was a long time sitting on a chair. but the chair is comfortable enough to doze and wake up. IPOD helps to listen to music to relax and a good book too. My sister Nancy came yesterday and she got me a Big Mac for lunch. It must have been a long day. She sat with me the last hour and we talked.

Had dinner out last night with Jo and Nicole, Gerard had guard duty and Brian late evening class. Had a surprise visitor last night, Fr Johnson. He attended the memorial mass for Fr Paul Staes eldest brother at Holy Spirit and stopped over for a visit.. We had a good talk and caught up with what's happening and also the progress of the new church in Pasir Ris. He sure has big things to worry about.

Jo and I were very glad that Fr. Johnson stopped by to visit. Thank You.

Thanks to all who are praying for us, we will forever be grateful.

Praise the Lord.