It’s been a week of flipping back and forth between the
Indians and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Exciting
to see the Jackets in the playoffs, sad it was short lived.
But anyway, Johnny’s returned to himself after his latest
chemo infusion with the exception of his right hand. He woke up in pain Wednesday night. His hand was red and swollen. It could be a case of cellulitis, a touch of gout, or something
else. We’re watching closely for now,
wrapping his hand and icing. By Friday morning it was better. But still not normal.
We’re also watching his CEA (Carcinoembryonic antigen)
number. It’s a simple blood test that is
ordered with along with several others when Johnny goes to the Zangmeister
Center for treatment. Johnny’s has risen
a bit to 3.3 from 3. Fluctuations of 0.8 are fully within the error-bars
of the test. He’s scheduled for another
CT-scan in May. So it goes back to the standard scientific phrase that “junk
data is worse than no data.” It’s all
about trending. Our green smoothies,
juices and salads are coming out in full force.
I have another liver enzyme test scheduled for mid-May. I need my numbers to return to the normal
range so I can skip receiving a CT-scan of my own.
Aside from chemo side effects Johnny feels great, his appetite
and weight are good – all clinical signs that his treatment is working. Thanks for all the prayers.
Enjoy the Weekend!
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