One More Time

The doctor has decided to try Tarceva one more time in a lower dose. Since this is the best chance for some kind of improvement, he doesn't want to give up quite yet. Now we know what to do if the side effects are severe. The combination of steroids, a multitude of creams and pain medication will be ready if we need them. Dr. Ahmed reviewed the results of the CAT Scan from Monday. While there were no new spots, the lymph nodes were more enlarged than from the PET Scan of July 1. Since Randy was not able to begin the Tarceva until July 24, it is not possible to know if the lymph nodes were more enlarged before the drug therapy began or if the Tarceva did not have the desired effect. That is the reason that he wants to try again. Randy also is not ready to give up on this therapy.

Once again, we step out in faith knowing that the Lord has a plan for our lives. We are learning patience as we wait for answers. We are taking it one day at a time. That really is all any of us have -- one day at a time.

Thank you to all who have continued to keep us in your prayers. That is so important to us. We can feel the power of your love and kindness.

Continue to pray that God's will will be fulfilled.

Randy & Sue