FEB. 17, 2012---2nd trip to Mayo

Today is Friday. We (Lisa, mom, Steve and myself) flew to Rochester on Wed.  The purpose of this trip was to figure out what the next step is.  Lisa's CA 19-9 number went up to 3209.  Her local doctor wasn't sure what to do, so Mayo was the answer.  Lisa met with her Mayo doctor on Thursday.  He said that there was cancer in her abdominal wall. He said that her number didn't concern him, but it was time for a modified chemo treatment.  He suggested the same treatment as before, minus one of the drugs.  This was going to be done through a pump which would be done at home.  Friday morning, Lisa did a chemo treatment at Mayo. It began with 3 hours of treatment at Mayo, and will continue for an additional 46 hrs after that.  She will fly home with a pump attached to her port, to finish the treatment.  She will do a 2nd treatment in 2 weeks, and then 2 weeks later, her blood level's/number will be tested.  So..we are flying home Sat. morning. This has been an eye opening experience for sure!  We are confident that the decision to come here was the best one!  The people at Mayo are amazing.  Thank you God for your guidance and your healing power!