Miriam Poorman-Knox Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Jan, Isn't it amazing what we can do when push comes to shove!!!!!!You journey together shows that pots and even cancer can empower us to fight and be warriors. I send blessings and prayers. If you need anything contact me. Miriam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 wishing you continued strength and healing to both of you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Hi Jan,Any recent news??? I hope everything is going smoothly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiganjan Posted August 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Today we got the results of Jeff's latest scans. They show that the cancer in his esophagus/stomach has grown and spread to several lymph nodes. The pressure from the cancer explains the back pain he has been having this last week. This is the first time since he was diagnosed over a year ago that he has had pain from the cancer. He just got a prescription for a narcotic pain killer to help him sleep.The radioactive spheres he had to his liver seem to have helped somewhat there, as some of the tumors are smaller and yet, one has grown. He has also been losing some weight from lack of appetite because the cancer is taking up space in his stomach, and he also has some stomach upset. The scans show that his chest is clear but a spot on one kidney has grown and is likely a metastasis.Next week he begins a clinical chemo trial. He will have his physical and bloodwork on Monday and begin chemo on Thursday. We will be very busy, as there are many long days ahead and lots and lots of testing required by the drug company to be in the trial. He will be taking a combination of 2 already FDA approved drugs and a new untested one that works by interfering with the growth of new blood vessels. Part of the growth of the cancer may be because he has not had any chemo for the last 4 weeks. The chemo was failing and the four weeks off chemo was a requirement to be in the clinical trial. So . . .. wish us love, luck, send prayers, healing energy, whatever you can.Jan Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Sending thoughts and prayers to you Jan!I hope they can keep him pain free with the medications and that the new combo helps.Hugs,Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 thank you for taking the time to write an update jan. i will be thinking about the two of you and sending my very best thoughts for both you and jef.warm wishes,corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Many prayers being said for you and your family---------I hope this trial goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyLeesWife Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Continued best wishes for you and Jeff as you continue to fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Jan & Jeff, my love to you both --Nina (and Teri too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Sending good thoughts and prayers for you and Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 godbless you both.. your both still in my prayers.. i hope that this works for jeff..big hugsdizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Dame Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Thanks for updating us Jan. As always both you and Jeff will be in my prayers!Hugs,Lauren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thanks for keeping us updated. You and Jeff will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers....Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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