Aaron's scans from December 27th look good. Good, meaning there is evidence of cancer, but it hasn't grown since the last scans. The cancer appears to be quiet right now. He won't scan again for six weeks and that means at least two to four more rounds of chemo before we would potentially have to switch to a new treatment. It is a nice way for us to end 2017 and ring in the new year!
Is seems like we just figured out how to control Aaron's nausea and were getting him to gain weight when a wicked rash showed up and with it extreme pain. It is a side effect of one of the new drugs. We knew of this side effect, but didn't know how extreme it would become. He had me try multiple creams and ointments to control it and maybe that contributed to it getting out of control. Treating the rash consists of him sleeping his days away while the skin heals and also holding off on the new drug until the rash is under control. I requested to have IV fluids at home so he doesn't dehydrate. Eating is another worry AND getting all the layers of cream we slathered on is an additional worry. I work on wiping the layers away to get down to the raw, red skin. Cancer just isn't pretty. He does not complain and is thoughtful even in his extremities. It was our daughter's birthday this week and I went to check on Aaron and in his hand was a ten dollar bill he had got...
That is wonderful news, so glad to hear it!
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