Two days after the Whole Brain Radiation Treatment was finished, we are back to the infusion center for chemotherapy. It would be nice to have a break from the treatment, but we know we can't give cancer a break.
It has only been a month since our last visit, however unlike in the past, none of the oncologist nurses recognized Gwohann when he stepped in. Gwohann reported his name and one nurse suddenly exclaimed "OMG, I didn't recognize you, I love your new look!". Words spread quickly, the nurses came one by one to give us hugs, compliment his new bald look and show admiration for his strengths. These oncology nurses are our best comrades on the battleground.
The 9th chemo went smoothly. Gwohann got his laptop ready to join the webinar of his company's annual conference, which he had prepared the slides for, but has asked a colleague to present on his behalf. However, though not surprisingly, he fell asleep within minutes after the antihistamine was infused. When he woke up, he learned from his colleagues that the presentation had gone well. You see, oftentimes problems and worries can be solved by a good sleep :-)
Praise God that the newest blood report is amazingly good, with the tumor marker CEA fallen within the normal range! Although the CEA is only used for reference, and based on our prior experience, it does not necessary mean that cancers are gone, it nevertheless indicates that the chemo and radiation treatment have been effective. I still pray that God miraculously kill all the cancer cells.
3 more cycles of chemo are scheduled before the next CT scan in end of Dec. The future chemo dates are set for 11/20, 12/4 and 12/18. We shall persevere!
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