Randy Gets the Prize

In somethings, it is good to be the best and in others, not so much. It seems that Randy has the most severe side effects from Tarceva that Dr. Ahmed has seen. Go figure. The doctor even went so far as to get a consult with Dr. Moore, the dermatologist. They were both pretty amazed at the extent of the rash. Between the two of them, they prescribed pain medication, moisturizing lotion and a steroid. We need to invest in drug stocks. The upshot of all of this is that Randy probably will not be able to tolerate this drug even in a lower dose. Dr. Ahmed is going to consult with Dr Kies from MD Anderson before any decisions are made. Right now, we are waiting for the rash to clear up before anything new is begun. We had hopes that this would work, but obviously we will have to try other things, probably some type of conventional chemotherapy.

We are again at a crossroads, trying to decide the best course of action. We are still hopeful that the doctors will come up with a plan of action to buy us more time.

I am again drawn to Psalm 121:5-8: The Lord watches over you-the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm-he will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Continue to pray for us.

Randy & Sue