- We saw Dr Nicholas yesterday for follow-up since last brain treatments (the gamma-knife to rear of brain and the IMRT radiation to the mid-brain area).
- Dr. Kelly Nicholas was amazing (as usual) and provided us with promising and insightful ideas
- Dr. Nicholas suggested we try Avastin which one of the few FDA approved chemo therapies that breaks the blood/brain barrier. It was explained that since the brain is such a complex and highly evolved organ that very few things an pass the blood/brain barrier and target the brain specifically.
- Dr. Nicholas also told us that the Avastin would also be able to help with all the radiation done to Gina's brain and aid in healing/swelling.
- Dr. Nicholas and a colleague both examined Gina to see what they could to do to help with the head tremors. They decided the current medication she takes for it should be increased slightly as it seemed to help at initial dosage. The good news is that Gina seemed pleased and/or relieved (like the rest of us) after seeing Dr. Nicholas.
- Dr. Nicholas had spoke with Dr. Olopade about the Herceptin trial in Indianapolis and said they were very good doctors there and would give us straight answers about questions or concerns we have about the trial.(Gina would have to stop all chemo/radiation for around 3-6 weeks before doing the trial so we are undecided what to do until August 5th, 2009 when we go to Indianapolis for the clinical trial consultation.
- Dr. Nicholas also spoke to Dr. Sipahi and is keeping in touch with him and even did some research on the new chemotherapy Gina started yesterday called Ixempra. the Ixempra seems to be very strong so far to Gina and is supposed to help with all metastatic breast cancer in the body, including the kidney that has the tumor that had grown significantly. Gina is scheduled to take the Ixempra every three weeks by IV.
- Gina will have Herceptin next week with Dr. Sipahi and his wonderful staff.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Dr Nicholas Visit at UCMC
07/24/2009: trip to University of Chicago medical center to see Dr. Nicholas (neuro-oncologist)
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Hello Mason's i just wanted to let you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers and i know everything is going to work out,Gina you are the strongest person i know and you are going to beat this. I loved seeing you and Bob @ Walmart it always brightens my day. Make sure and keep me posted on the grand baby so we can take are grandchildren on a walk together. We are leaving for Indiana Beach today and will be back on Friday 07.31.09 as always let me know if you need me for anything i am just a phone call away. Love ya Maureen,Bill,Brittany and of course last but not least Brett.
Hello Mason's I wanted to let you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. It was really nice seeing you and Bob @ Walmart that always brightens my day. I know you are going to beat this Gina you are the stongest person i know. Make sure you keep me posted on that grand baby i am looking forward to taking are grandchildren on walks together. We are leaving for Indiana Beach today and will be back on Friday 07.31.09 as always let me know if you need anything i am just a phone call away. Love ya! Maureen,Bill,Brittany and last but not least Brett.
Hello Mason's I wanted to let you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. It was really nice seeing you and Bob @ Walmart that always brightens my day. I know you are going to beat this Gina you are the stongest person i know. Make sure you keep me posted on that grand baby i am looking forward to taking are grandchildren on walks together. We are leaving for Indiana Beach today and will be back on Friday 07.31.09 as always let me know if you need anything i am just a phone call away. Love ya! Maureen,Bill,Brittany and last but not least Brett.
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