We are noticing some good side effects! Several of Kev's subcutaneous tumors are shrinking. The effect is small but noticeable. We don't know about the internal tumors until he gets a new CT scan, which will be after Cycle 2. It's great though that we can see (and feel) some results from these meds for all the discomforts he has to put up with. The fatigue and flue-like symptoms continue as does the sensitive tongue and cracking skin. Ibuprofen helps with mild fever aches & pains and he has a salt/baking soda mouth wash to help the tongue.
We had a regular follow-up appointment with the Orthopaedic surgeon. He took a new x-ray of the hip and said everything looks great. The artificial joint has not shifted and Kev has healed very well from the surgery. However despite his attempts to gain weight he is still losing - down another pound this week. Kev now weighs 135 and was put on an appetite "enhancer" - Megestrol.
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