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Ben starts Dose Dense MVAC on Monday

cat22
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We saw Ben's Oncologist today, and we were quite relieved, as he has done his homework, and plans to administer the dose dense MVAC, and baby him along the way. I don't think he has ever done this, but today he was much more positive about giving it a try. Up until now, he has been very cautious. Meeting Dr. Siefker, and getting them together on conference calls made all the difference. I would not have known how to accomplish what we have is such a short time without the help and guidance from all of you here. I'll let you all know how things go next week.

Cathy

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Cheyenne

Well it's not great that he is going to have dose dense MVAC, but it is great that he is. I know, that Didi;t make any sense unless it did. But you know what I mean.

YvonneM

You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Yvonne

cat22

Cheyenne. I understand you perfectly and am constantly thinking the same thing. We were encouraged that Ben was getting the "new" gold standard, with Carboplatin instead of Cisplatin. Now we're thankful that he is going to have much more major poison going into his system. Life is sure different than it was 4 or 5 months ago.

Cathy

mendo_man

Cathy,
Keeping you and Ben in my thoughts and prayers. Best wishes always.

Blaine

cat22

Thank you Blaine. Think of you both often and wish you both well.

Cathy

mendo_lady

Happy you guys made it home safely - if you noticed it poured buckets here - that is why the lawn didn't get mowed. Always an excuse......

Well done Cathy, you moved mountains. Hoping now that Ben will be receiving this treatment at your local med facility.

Enjoy the rest of the week - and if you find yourself running out of time getting everything organized for next week, DeleGate! the routine stuff. That should be your new word.

hugs
Nancy

p.s. I really don't know who that mendo man is - think maybe he might be a little fiesty

Ciboney1

You both are in my thoughts and prayers...Best of Luck..
Arlene

cat22

Nancy. Lucky you, that fiesty mendo-man is all YOURS! Yes, Ben will be getting his treatments with his Oncologist in Sunnyvale (about 1 1/2 hours from home). I will be staying at a hotel about a mile or two away. Ben will not let me stay at the hospital. He wants me to get sleep and be strong. Probably a good idea.

Have a good evening.....

Hugs back at you,
Cathy

roadrunner

Cathy,
I will be thinking of you and Ben,,,hoping the side effects are minimal,,,just happy he is getting treatment,,and it helps the situation with his mets...

Ginger

lsh

Cathy,
I think it is smart for you to go get some sleep so you can be there and be supportive for Ben during the day.. We'll all be praying that the dose dense MVAC does it job and kicks the bc in the _utt! We'll continue to lift ya'll in prayer daily. Let us know how it is going and if there is anything we can do for ya'll.

Lynda

Cheyenne

Mendo-Man is harmless. He's cool.

cat22

Thanks, Ginger and Lynda. Yeah, Chey, I believe you are right about mendo-man being "harmless" but... Mendo-lady might have a different opinion!

Cathy

nancynursez637

Well you are on your way in this fight, and we all wish you well and are here on the side lines rooting for you both. Take care and keep the faith, we are here too and will be anxious to hear as the journey progresses

nancy

georgiaE

Hi Cathy,

Good luck monday with the dense dose M-VAC! I didn't realize it, but Ed is also on the dense dose M-VAC and is doing well! Hopefully, we will both be dancing with our husband's 2 years from now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Much love,

Candon

joybob

cathy, great there is a plan in order. I think you going to hotel is good, you really need to rest so you will be strong for your husband. Keep us posted and remember we are all here for you wishing you well and prayers are constantly raised up for you both to hear great news! Joycee

silgal

Thinking of you and Ben..... good luck. xo

DRB

Cathy -

We wish Ben all the luck. We will continue to lift Ben up in prayer. I know this is so difficult for you and very exhausting. Keep the faith and remember we are all in this together........please keep us posted.

Stacey

Kyle-MO

Cathy, I will have you and Ben in my prayers on Monday as well.
Kyle

mendo_man

Yeah, cool like "the Fonz". Aaayy

cat22

Candon. I am SO glad to hear Ed is doing well with the MVAC. It's great to hear you feeling positive. Is he eating ok? He must be spending a night in the hospital, right?

I like your way of thinking. Dancing with our hubbys in two years WILL be wonderful. H O P E...

Love and big hugs to you both,
Cathy

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