- Dr Knight from Chicago called and wanted to see Gina a week earlier than scheduled based on latest scans
- We met with Dr Olopade at the University of Chicago and she decided to take Gina off the Tykerb and Xeloda (chemo pills) now that her brain tumor appears to be under control (it had shrunk 75%)
- Dr Olopade changed Chemotherapy now to IV form and is using a combination of: Herceptin (had one dose before the Tykerb), Taxotere and Carboplatem
- The new Chemotherapy is VERY strong so it will unfortunately make Gina pretty sick and tired. (We will be giving her LOTS of extra love here at home to compensate)
- Dr Brockman is going to put a port in Gina to help with all Chemo treatments with IV
- Dr Olopade said Gina on Dexamethasone again for three days during Chemo treatments (before, on and after the treatment) to keep down swelling in the body
- Gina's white blood count good and she is in Good health and spirits (that's my tough-as-nails Gina though)
- Gian will be on new Chemo for 6 treatments (@ 18 weeks), one every three weeks and see Dr Olopade every second cycle (6 weeks) to see how her body is handling the Chemo
Keep up the Prayers and Thanks to all for your support!!
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