Ugh. This game is tiring. So, the doctor at the cancer clinic last week was concerned about my shortness of breath. I got a chest CT and learned it was bronchial pneumonia. That has cleared up. I was supposed to have treatment today. My bloodwork from yesterday had numbers that are a concern. I talked to him on the phone today, and he said there are different reasons for this. He ordered an urgent CT of the trunk, which I've had. I'll probably hear from him later. I'm wiped out. I haven't been eating as well this past week, so that's probably a factor. Another date with my recliner.
Sorry to hear this North wind, I really hope these setbacks can be dealt with for you. Hugs and prayers.
I've just started taking enzymes which is supposed to help with my weight loss. It seems it's the pancreas that produces all that and mine isn't producing much if at all. Enzymes from my understanding helps to break down food and send it where it supposed to be sent? My weight has dropped from 139pounds ( which was good) to 109pounds ( which is not good for my height) So now I have to see my surgeon to see if I can even have the "Whipple" because low weight is just as bad as someone who is overweight for this operation.
Next week I go to the Thrombosis clinic to check for any blood clots.
And I will have a meeting with a palliative care team for possibilities down the road.
January I will have my internal drainage tube changed as it has to be replaced at 4 months or so.
Now I'm reading about a pill that has been discovered in the United States that is showing good promise for shrinking pancreatic tumours.....they have had interesting results with their clinical trial of 83 patients. It may become a breakthrough that hasn't occurred in this area for 30 years. Apparently the FDA is trying to get it fast tracked for approval within months....
It appears it will not affect me here in Canada, but I say this if it helps someone else or has a relative or friend who may be interested down the road.
The drug name is Daraxonrasib and anyone can look it up. The Washington Post wrote an article about it too. It also looks promising for other cancers ( I don't think breast cancer is one of them)
It's not a cure, but for some it may be or at least a chance for a longer life.
