The news is not surprising, which is not good. The tumor marker levels have doubled since three weeks ago. So we start chemo tomorrow. The drug we’ll try this time is Vectibix (http://www.vectibix.com/), which is similar in its action to Erbitux. We start tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. This first treatment will just be Vectibix and the main side effect will likely be a fairly severe rash. Future treatments will add Irinotecan because there is some evidence that Vectibix resensitizes tumors to Irinotecan. We’ve had experience with Irinotecan, though, and we are not looking forward to the nausea that comes with it.
Prayers and love coming your way. love, CJ
I should have written back a month ago, but I have been too nauseated and sick. For me the good news is my treatments are over. Now I just need a few months of recovery time and then they’ll do more tests to see if we have been successful. I read your updates religiously and you are constantly in my prayers and thoughts. Hopefully this treatment, as hard as it is, will be successful. I do not envy you another round of the irinotecan, but you can do it. Much love, Lisa Anne
Beck,
Sending love and strength to you and your wonderful family.
Nan
We keep you in our thoughts and wishes.
Much love to you both.
I’m often thinking of you.
We are thinking of you too, all the time.
Rebecca, wishing you the best possible experience with this latest chemical stew. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.
Much love,
Penny
Hugs and kisses from Connecticut, Rebecca. And much love, from cousin Irene
So sorry to hear you are starting a new round. We’re sending all our love.
Becky, thinking of you so often and keeping you in my prayers! I hope the holidays bring peace for you and your family, and much needed success with the new chemical treatments! Love, Pam
Rebecca,
Gosh I hope this new stuff works and doesn’t cause you too much grief. I think about you every day and send you best wishes! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make your holiday season brighter! Love, Eliana
I thought of you tonight, and wanted to send you my love. I cant believe it has been about a year since I last saw you. And what a year it has been for you! What is so clear throughout these pages is the vastness of good wishes and support that you have from so many friends whose lives you have touched in some way. Enjoy all the Christmas music over the holidays. That should blow out a few of those damn tumor markers.
I wake up thinking about you and include you in my night prayers.My father used to say that God has blessed us with both hands, he certainly did when you were born. We thank you for enlighting all of our lives and for continuing to tromp down those elephant paths for all of us (especially us girls) to follow. You are the flawless one. You are our family gem.xxxooo your cousin perpetually.
Rebecca-
What a difficult diagnosis for you! We were so sorry to hear about your illness and how hard these last months have been for you.
We can only hope that your remarkable spirit and fabulous sense of humor are helping you to get through these difficult days. When I think of you it is your infectious laugh and beautiful smile that immediately come to mind. Never lose those!!
What a magnificent family you and Josh are raising. You must be SO proud of all their achievements and the wonderful human beings that they are becoming.
Please know that you are in our prayers always. May you find peace and good health in this New Year. We send our love to you, Josh, and your family.
Love,
Carrie and Neil
Ruby and family,
So sorry to hear about the marker increase.
Let us know how the new drugs are working for you.
Lots of Love and great vibs going your way,
Your Brother Hans & family