5FU and Camptasar

Orin started treatment yesterday with this new regimen. So far so good. Its' main side affects is diarrea and so far so good. He goes on the first day and is at the center for about 3 hours. They do blood work, and infuse the camptasar and a couple of other drugs that minimize side affects etc and then hook him to a portable "pump in a bag" that he carries with him the next 48 hours. That infuses the 5fu. He will go back tomorrow and they will remove the pump.
This regimen will be repeated every two weeks as long as he tolerates it and as long as it appears that it is treating the cancer effectively. The ct scans will probably be repeated in 6-8 weeks. At that time they will also repeat the ct scans of the brain. At this point however the Dr's are pleased that he is not having symptoms that would indicate a problem.
Thank you for your continued love and prayers. Kathy

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Anonymous said…
Hi Kathy
Hope all continues to go well. I think of you and Orin often and keep you in my prayers

Alice
9:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Let's hope and pray that this treatment continues to go well. You both are continuous in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Jerry & Edna
3:27 PM
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