CT Scan Reults and Chemo Day

It was a good day today. There are only two treatments left and today it went pretty well for Jeff. The CT scan results showed no abdominal cancer! The spots in his lungs continue to stay the same size, so the Dr. thinks that they are not cancer. They did start Jeff on red blood cell boosters because he was slightly anemic. A positive day today and Jeff is in good positive spirits. We will meet with a genetic counselor next month to find out more about the role of genetics in this early onset of colon cancer.
-Abby

Chiropractor

Jeff's chiropractor appointment today showed that he has some irregularity in his spine. There is nothing to be concerned about, but an interesting note. The Dr. also practices acupuncture. The parts of the back that is misaligned are attached to nerves that directly affect the colon and large intestines. The doctor started working on Jeff's back today to relieve some of his pain.

Everything is okay

Jeff's MRI and bone scan came back fine. There are no worries there Also some news is that Jeff and I will be moving back to Lawrence next month. We found late yesterday afternoon that our bid was accepted. Hopefully we will be seeing more of some you. Jeff will have an appointment with the chiropractor on the 15th to go over the x-rays and what kind of treatment options will help with some of his back pain and joint pain.

-Abby

Update with new tests

Jeff's chemo went well today. He is not on red blood cell boosters. He is still slightly anemic, but his count are up from last time. He has three appointments left. We are in the home stretch. The doctor scheduled an MRI for his head and a bone test will be scheduled. Jeff has been having some headaches and at times has become disoriented. The docotor just wants to make sure everything is okay up there. He did stress that it is highly unlikely for for colon cancer to spread to the brain, so he feels that the test should come back fine. The bone test is due to the pain that Jeff has been experiencing. He has had back pain off and on for years, but it is more intense and consistent since the chemo started. Jeff also gets severe joint pains like arthritis. The doctor again just wants to make sure that there is not something else going on with his bones and joints. Again the doctor thinks the results will come back fine, but just wants to be on top of things. Jeff 60-day CT check up will be Feb 21st; the same day as his next chemo treatment.