Mr. Indi had his check-up with Dr. J yesterday in preparation for more chemo next Monday. The results of Tuesday's blood tests were in and looking good. The PSA has dropped to 105 - down from 255 last month. (Normal is less than 4.0) So, it would seem that the combination of Cisplatin and Taxotere is doing some good. His red cell count is also moving in the right direction - up to 9.3 from 9.1 (Normal is 12.0) So, he has to keep up with the Procrit injections every Friday. Ah, we shall be collecting more tiny little milk churns!
We had printed out several articles found on a search of Abiraterone - the new prostate cancer drug that has been in the news lately. We were surprised to find that Dr. J hadn't heard of the studies involving Abiraterone - especially as the drug is manufactured in Los Angeles. We left the printouts with him and he promised to look into the possibility that Mr. Indi may be able to receive the drug. However, Mr. Indi will not be eligible for a study group as he is on his 4th regimen of chemo and this would taint the results. But, sometimes the FDA allows a drug to be given to a patient on compassionate grounds even when the drug has not yet been approved. We are hopeful!
Poor old Mr. Indi got his head sunburned last weekend while sitting on the rocks at Cardiff. You can see it in the photo that was taken at Oggie's Pizza and Brew. The beer is Oggie's Sunset Amber Ale. Very apropos for someone who has the sun setting on his noggin!
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