Chemo Treatment #15

Hey Everyone,

I had chemo treatment number 15 yesterday. As you all know, the previous regimen of Folfiri (Irinotecan and 5FU) was not working well for me. So yesterday I switched over to Folfox (Oxaliplatin and 5FU). I am still getting the Avastin as well. We are hoping this regimen will work better for me to get these tumors under control. We started out with a slightly decreased dosage of the Oxaliplatin since I have already had 9 previous treatments. I also still have some lingering neuropathy in the bottom of my feet and my fingers. I will have one more round of this regimen on April 4 then a CT Scan (chest, abdomen, and pelvis) on April 11. They will check my CEA and CA 19-9 on April 11 as well. Not much else to report until I finish the next round. 

You know I always have to share my number picture. Although I guess I need to come up with a new plan since I will not have enough fingers moving forward lol. I would also like to thank my friend Kelsey for the awesome shirt. It says, "In March We Wear Blue - Colon Cancer Awareness". She is battling with breast cancer at 30 years old. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as well. 

I am feeling ok today. Usually it gets a little worse for me after I go back on Wednesday and get disconnected from the 5FU pump. Wednesday through Friday are typically my bad days. I start feeling a little bit better on Saturday and Sunday. So far no tingly fingers. I took a test sip of something cold from the fridge and I did not get the glass shard feeling in my throat so I might have lucked out this time. It may have to do with the decreased dosage amount. Well that is pretty much all for now. As always we appreciate the continued prayers, love, and support. 

Love, Christian