(CA) 19-9 – A type of tumor marker.
- Dec 23 – 4583 U/mL
- Jan 14 – 12111 U/mL
- Jan 28 – 25552 U/mL
- Feb 11 – 8523 U/mL
- Feb 25 – 2687 U/mL
Conclusion: I’m responding well to the treatment at this time!
After four rounds of treatment, we are seeing a pattern in how these weeks go. Tuesday is an all day affair to get bloodwork, see the oncologist or one of his physician’s assistants, then down to the infusion unit to receive hydration + pre-meds + the FOLFIRINOX.
One of the components of the treatment causes peripheral neuropathy and cold sensitivity, and those side effects get worse with each treatment. After the 4th treatment my hands were shaking so badly for a few hours that I could barely type an SMS to Jessica. Eventually I gave up and used the voice to text option.
Wednesday evening into Thursday morning is when I feel the worst, probably because the 5FU component of the treatment is nearing completion, and that stuff is rough.
Even though the treatment is challenging, at least we are seeing results, both in the bloodwork and the CT scan from MDA a couple weeks ago. I had another CT scan performed late last week, so that will be a good comparison between what was going on in November/December and what we’re dealing with now.
Really Most Sincerely 