Well another couple of weeks have passed since my last update so I thought it was time to update you on how things are going for Sonja. On my last post it seemed like the problem of tummy cramps and nausea was a "thing of the past" and leaving us alone, but unfortunately Sonja had another episode of this again about 12 days ago. This was again very difficult for Sonja and has taken longer to get her strength back this time.
So it was good timing that we saw the Oncologist yesterday for an assessment appointment (these are every 3 weeks). He has ordered a CT scan for this Tuesday to try and establish what is causing this mysterious recurring problem and also see how things are going. We hopefully will have a result on that before Easter. In the meantime Sonja carries on with chemotherapy (tomorrow Friday, and the following Good Friday) as well as the Tykerb Tablets. Although weaker from this latest tough patch she is as strong as ever in her determination to beat this disease. I have to say again how amazed I am at her strength and how proud I am to be her husband.
Thank you to all of you who have sent messages of encouragement and support and please feel free to keep doing that as it really does help a lot.
Things to pray for are:
• Sonja to regain strength and normal appetite.
• The CT scan to show good results in terms of disease reduction.
• An answer to what is causing her tummy problems and a solution to this.
• A complete and total miracle to give Sonja her full health back (we believe this is possible).
Thank you all again for all your help and prayers.
Denis.
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Sunday 11 March 2012
Sunday March 11
Hi everyone,
Once again I would like to start by thanking all of you who have encouraged Sonja (and all of us as a family) with your positive feedback. Just the knowledge of knowing that you are all with us and believing the same things as us is amazing powerful!
Since my last post a few weeks ago there hasn't been too much to report. We just had an assessment meeting with our oncologist last Wednesday and he is positive in his approach. He sees Sonja responding to treatment and is happy to continue with the regime of treatment as it stands. The sore stomach that has been a problem is still a bit of a mystery but I am pleased to say this has been less troublesome in the past week. Sonja had her intravenous chemotherapy last Friday and this has not had the same effect on her as previous treatments as far as side effects go, so I see a definite improvement which is really encouraging!
Sonja is eating reasonably well and although this tummy issue still seems to present itself on some days, it is not as bad as it was in early February. We have a few new weapons to combat this and they seem to be working, which is great.
Things to pray for in the upcoming weeks would be:
Continued positive response to the treatment regime (by this I mean the chemotherapy drugs and the prayer, which we see as going hand in hand).
Continued lessening of the sore stomach issue as it fades away completely.
For Sonja to stay strong and continue to have the strength to win the battle.
Wisdom for us and the medical team to continue to battle and win this fight outright!
Thank you all again so much,
Denis.
Once again I would like to start by thanking all of you who have encouraged Sonja (and all of us as a family) with your positive feedback. Just the knowledge of knowing that you are all with us and believing the same things as us is amazing powerful!
Since my last post a few weeks ago there hasn't been too much to report. We just had an assessment meeting with our oncologist last Wednesday and he is positive in his approach. He sees Sonja responding to treatment and is happy to continue with the regime of treatment as it stands. The sore stomach that has been a problem is still a bit of a mystery but I am pleased to say this has been less troublesome in the past week. Sonja had her intravenous chemotherapy last Friday and this has not had the same effect on her as previous treatments as far as side effects go, so I see a definite improvement which is really encouraging!
Sonja is eating reasonably well and although this tummy issue still seems to present itself on some days, it is not as bad as it was in early February. We have a few new weapons to combat this and they seem to be working, which is great.
Things to pray for in the upcoming weeks would be:
Continued positive response to the treatment regime (by this I mean the chemotherapy drugs and the prayer, which we see as going hand in hand).
Continued lessening of the sore stomach issue as it fades away completely.
For Sonja to stay strong and continue to have the strength to win the battle.
Wisdom for us and the medical team to continue to battle and win this fight outright!
Thank you all again so much,
Denis.
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