Another DW Update - final treatment plan

[Steve H.]

I was right the first time when I mentioned the chemo treatment -- it's 4 rounds of chemo (ABVP, to be exact), not 4 treatments.

So, starting next Thursday, Nicole has chemo treatments every two weeks (assuming her blood count isn't too low that day) for 16 weeks, so theoretically, she should be getting her last chemo treatment on May 8th. They're going to take CAT scans after the 2nd round of chemo and then again after the 4th.

Then, she's going to get about a 3 week rest and start up radiation treatments. Those will be every day, Mon. - Fri. for about 3 to 4 weeks.

At that point, she should (hopefully) be cancer-free (somewhere around the end of June).

 

[CathyCanada]

Hoping and praying that she responds well to the treatments, Steve!!

Hang in there,
Cathy

 

[newmousecateer]

Continued prayers for Nicole, Steve.

And prayers that, yes, by the end of June she will be cancer free.

 

[RitaZ.]

Wishing that Nicole responds well to the treatment. {{{hugs}}}

 

[kejoda]

Prayers for you and your DW Steve!

Does this mean Disney in July?

 

[chelsea&austinsmom]

Best of luck with your treatment. Continue prayers for and your family.

 

[Big V]

Keeping Nicole in my prayers Steve.
Scott

 

[JAP]

Continued thoughts and prayers Steve. My mom was able to work everyday while doing her radiation. It only bothered her a little.

Glad to hear you guys are in good spirits.

 

[Steve H.]

kejoda -- not a bad idea!!

Although, we just bought a new house (to be finished in Sept./Oct.), so WDW might have to wait a year.

Thanks everyone -- we'll see how next Thursday goes and move on from there.

 

[oldkicker]

Best wishes!

 

[TennVolTony]

Kick the CRAP out of it Nicole!!! {{hugs}}

Steve...never say never to Disney buddy.....ya just NEVER know what might happen.. ..

Good luck and lots of strength to you both!!

 

[Beauty]

Steve,

Sending loads of prayers to your family!

 

[Sonya]

I hope she does well and with that treatment that cancer should be GONE!

 

[SuiteDisney]

I hope June finds Nicole happy and healthy and the cancer just a bad memory. Best wishes to all three of you.

 

[CRB#33]

Praying for that cancer-free result in June and hoping that the chemo/radiation takes as little toll as possible.

 

[ead79]

My prayers are with Nicole and your whole family Steve. It sounds like a celebratory trip to WDW in June will be just the right thing!

 

[aprincessmom]

Continued good thoughts coming your way.

 

[nativetxn]

Saying a prayer that Nicole tolerates the chemo with no ill effects and that she is cancer free in June.

Thanks for keeping us posted, Steve.

Katholyn

 

[fklhou]

Good luck with the treatment. It is amazing that Nicole may be cancer free by June or July. We will be praying for you and your family.

 

[Mskanga]

Keeping you all in my prayers.