Short post today...We met with Dr. Reddy yesterday and after a long discussion we have finalized some treatment plans. Braden will start treatment March 11. Dr. Reddy wants to give his incisions a little more time to heal and this will give us a little time to try and get our lives and schedules a little more organized before he gets started. (Is that possible?!?)
Braden's treatment will last 52 weeks (one year). The first four weeks of treatment will be daily infusions at the cancer center Monday-Friday. They will place a PICC line in his arm for those four weeks. We will finish those on April 5th and then start injections at home three times a week for the remaining 48 weeks. Dr. Reddy mentioned that if he can't make it that long we will cut it back. Ummmm.....what?!? Yes, that means the side effects can be brutal. But I don't think the need to "cut back" treatment is going to be an issue for Braden. He is ready to fight this beast. Have a great weekend everyone!
"It's about focusing on the fight and not the fright." -Robin Roberts
Good luck to Braden! God is watching over you all!
ReplyDeleteHe can do it!! Prayers for you all!
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the updates ~ Prayers continuing for you all! <3
ReplyDeleteAbout the time you think ok, things are progressing in a positive way, something finds a way in and you think, Lord, what next? Then next comes and so goes the drift. But what cancer didn't anticipate was Braden is a fighter and winner and husband and daddy and friend. Oh and still has high T (testosterone) Lol Oh to be young like that again. Oh and crap! He trusts in the power and faith in The Lord who offers strength and hope no matter the circumstances. So the cancer scare and the treatment that lies ahead is in the scheme of time just a hiccup. Yeah it sucks but I for 1. Inspired by Bradens courage. If it happens to me I can only hope I am as brave and a continued wittness to all things mentioned. Got your bro! We should tell the story with sock puppets.
ReplyDeleteLove this Scot!! :)
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