Our dear friend Hank had tough news this week as he continues his fight with GBM as you’ll read in this update from his wife Cris. Please join us in praying for Hank:
Well, honestly, I don't know where to begin.
Thanks to everyone for your continued love, support and prayers as you are traveling this journey with us. We are so Blessed to have the family and friends that we do.
With that said....Today’s MRI was not good...actually, it was real bad. In the past 6 weeks since the last MRI there are 3 areas of concern... The left temporal lobe, the left basal ganglia and the Left parietal lobe..All have regrowth. The left temporal lobe growth is pushing on the motor skills area, which will take away the ability for Hank to walk.
So, we, with Dr. Cloughesy decided to start a new chemotherapy tonight. This MAY slow the process down and has a 15% cure rate. Yes, 15%! :( It was that or do nothing. We chose to try one more time. This chemo is taken orally for 28 days, then 7 days off. His labs will be checked weekly for low blood counts. If they fall too low, he will be taken off. These tumors seem to be very aggressive, since 6 weeks ago they were not there and have grown substantially.
As you all know, Hanks prognosis has never been good, but he has always fought hard and today’s news was just hard to take. He isn't giving up and will continue to fight as long as he can. I don't want to sound negative because that is just not me, but the new prognosis is hard to handle right now and I know you want and should know what we were told......Dr. Cloughesy with tears in his eyes told us that Hank possibly has another 6 months ... with or without chemo. I am sorry to have to tell you this news. With much love, Cris
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