Brody got his 1 drug chemo yesterday and did ok. He also had a CT scan done. The CT showed significantly more shrinkage of the tumor. They called us late yesterday and told us to go ahead and clamp off his Nephrostomy tube so his left kidney should be draining to his bladder now. On Thursday he is supposed to go in for an ultrasound of his kidney. As long as there is no "hydro nephrostomy" (excess liquid in the kidney), he will have the Nephrostomy tube removed. If there is, then they will have to replace it with a new tube-- this is done with him under anestesia and he may have to spend the night thursday.
He is scheduled to have his next chemo round monday (this is the 3 week one where he is admitted over night.
He did gain a little bit of weight over the last week-- almost 34.5 pounds.
He continues to feel better. Geordi came back from Trish's parents house on Saturday (we sent him down there with his bad cold last week)... Jaden is still down there.
That is really about it for now...
Hey Brody! Thinking of you this morning, I hope your day is going well and we're praying that you can have that tube removed for good!
ReplyDelete1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.
Brody (and Dad and Mom!) we are greatly encouraged by your stead fast bravery through this. It gives us introspective, that life is precious and that we should value every second. Brody is lucky to have such strong parents and we are blessed to have you all in our lives. Praying that we can all get together in the near future.
Our church is praying for you, here is a recording of one the worship songs (a song the band wrote.) I am a terrible camera man!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcdMQQLYXgE
Love you all!
Sarah, Nick, Levi and Rylee
Yeah Brody,
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you feeling better. Frank will never be able to catch you running that fast.
REALLY GLAD to hear of the shrinkage.
Bill, I ran into Dorothy Jobe the other day. She also sends her prayers. She has sold her house and is moving up north near Tony. I will send you her e-mail soon.
Love,
Aunt Theresa