Hello Again,

More updates as promised…

Mom had her lab work done April 25, and met with the Doctor. Her liver panels look good and the Doctor stated that he isn’t concerned about the results of the labs. Meanwhile, Mom is noticing that the blisters on her eyes are coming back. The Doctor decreased her dosage to 100mg of Tarceva every other day to continue to monitor the rash. She has her next CT scan in June, so we’re praying that a solution comes and the medication still continues to affect the tumors.The Doctor stated he would be worried about lowering the dose of the medication if there wasn’t a scan in six months, but given that the scan is scheduled for only two months away, he feels more comfortable with adjusting the medications.  The Doctor stated that he understood Mom wanting to exhaust all options with the Tarceva prior to changing medications. This Doctor has been really understanding and willing to work with Mom, so we feel so blessed that we were lead to him. He said that if it is determined that the Tarceva is no longer working, there are two options of oral, targeted therapy, Afatinb was FDA approved 7/12/13 and Osimertinib was FDA approved 11/13/15. IV immunotherapy, Nivolumab, and then of course traditional chemotherapy (hopefully as a last resort). Please continue to pray that the medications continue to blast those dirty tumors away and that God direct my mom and her Doctor to the best decision. Thank you all again for your support, concern, thoughts, and prayers!!! We’ll continue to keep you updated and things keep happening.