Not every day is a good one, and this one has been a bit tough. Jeanine began to have severe abdominal pain after the fluid was drained from her abdomen yesterday. She then started having episodes of vomiting...dry heaving actually with nothing in her tummy. They gave her meds and she slept until about 1 p.m. when Mary Ann and I were blessed to spend some time with her while she was awake and free of pain.
The doctor came in and said that there were cancer cells in the fluid that they drained. This indicates that the current chemo is not effective. Doctors are contacting M.D. Anderson for further recommendations on treatment regimens.
We learned over the weekend that the FDA has approved an injection for stomach cancer that has been used for some breast cancer patients for several years. It is given in conjunction with chemo....it has to do with whether a tumor is receptive to a particular hormone I think. They are checking to see if Jeanine's tumors might be responsive to that therapy. (This is a very uneducated description of the treatment so if you know more about it please feel free to comment!)
Keep praying! Healing, comfort, peace, joy, an exquisite awareness of the presence of our God!! Love you all...Jeanine's Jester of a Journalist
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A blog started and (intermittently) maintained by Jeanine's friends so that we have a place to keep everyone updated on her fight against cancer!
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You can still help offset Jeanine and Dick's financial expenses by sending donations to:
425 Highland
Abilene, TX 79605
Attention: Robin
Please specify "Jeanine's account" on your donation.
In Dick's words...:Jeanine, you know you are in a win-win situation here. If you are healed on earth, you win! If you are healed in heaven, YOU WIN!" (paraphrased)
When Jeanines Journey began we asked for your help to offset their expenses...mostly for trips to Houston. Many people gave very generously at that time and they made it through that phase of the battle without undue financial stress. Now they are battling on another front...Jeanine has been hospitalized for a week. She is not yet ready to be released.
If you are seeking opportunities to help, this might be a great time to make a contribution. Small amounts are fine...they add up. Thank you from the Wharton's for all that you have done, and I thank you too, for allowing me to speak for them in ways that they would never speak for themselves.
In a Nutshell as of 3-7-2010
- Platelet count and hemoglobin up to normal!
- Chemo re-started 3-5 due to cancer cells in abdominal fluid.
- Great nights Friday and Saturday and sitting in chair Sunday.
- Looking forward to a visit from Chris in a couple of weeks!!
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Hi Jeanine. I am writing on behalf of Debbie Zelman, founder of Debbie's Dream Foundation, also a mother fighting gastric cancer.
ReplyDeleteThis foundation is dedicated solely to the search/research and funding of finding a cure for gastric cancer. Please, if you or your family get a minute, please check out her website at www.debbiesdream.org
She also doctors at MD Anderson, from here in Florida. Please feel free to contact us at anytime with questions or comments.
Take care, God bless, and keep fighting!
Rachel Serrano, RN, BSN
Thank you Rachel. I will give your message to Jeanine and her family!
ReplyDeleteNancy (jeanine's Friend)