Chase will have a PET Scan on Monday
Chase has had a rough time for the past few days – very symptomatic with neurological issues due to the cranial pressure from the increased swelling. We’ve started putting a much greater emphasis on the detoxification aspect of his overall treatment plan and we’re hoping that will help soon. We also had another round of consultations this week with his Oncologist, Nutritionist, the Burzynski Clinic, Endocrinologist, etc. Our focus in the short term is to address his immediate symptoms so that he’s not so miserable with regular headaches and vomiting. We think that some of the adjustments we made are working because he didn’t have a headache this morning and he had a good lunch today (actually held it down for the first time in > 2 days).
We still need to determine whether the recent increase in the size of Chase’s tumor is related to actual cancer growth or necrosis (dead tissue that is accumulating because our treatments have been effective and his body just needs to “process” or absorb it). This is the most important information that we need to figure out how to proceed, and we should get this insight through the PET scan that is scheduled for Monday morning at 7 am EST. While we’re working on plans A, B, and C based upon what we learn from the PET scan, we’re hoping and praying that it comes back negative, indicating that there isn’t much metabolic activity in the tumor. The good thing about his antineoplaston treatments with the IV and pump is that it actually helps to slowly convert the tissue to normal over time and enable his body to absorb it with the volume of flushing that takes place on a daily basis.
So Monday will be another big day for Chase and we’re hoping that between now and then the adjustments we made will enable him to have a good weekend without too much discomfort. It’ll be nice to hear him laugh again and enjoy watching his favorite programs or reading his favorite books (Captain Underpants), which is about all he can do these days. We’re doing our best to remain positive, keep the faith and expect the best. All the support of Chase’s Prayer Warriers is certainly helping keep us all stay lifted along the way. We sincerely appreciate all the thoughts and prayers!
Love,
John & Carol Sammut
Chase & Barbara Ann
We still need to determine whether the recent increase in the size of Chase’s tumor is related to actual cancer growth or necrosis (dead tissue that is accumulating because our treatments have been effective and his body just needs to “process” or absorb it). This is the most important information that we need to figure out how to proceed, and we should get this insight through the PET scan that is scheduled for Monday morning at 7 am EST. While we’re working on plans A, B, and C based upon what we learn from the PET scan, we’re hoping and praying that it comes back negative, indicating that there isn’t much metabolic activity in the tumor. The good thing about his antineoplaston treatments with the IV and pump is that it actually helps to slowly convert the tissue to normal over time and enable his body to absorb it with the volume of flushing that takes place on a daily basis.
So Monday will be another big day for Chase and we’re hoping that between now and then the adjustments we made will enable him to have a good weekend without too much discomfort. It’ll be nice to hear him laugh again and enjoy watching his favorite programs or reading his favorite books (Captain Underpants), which is about all he can do these days. We’re doing our best to remain positive, keep the faith and expect the best. All the support of Chase’s Prayer Warriers is certainly helping keep us all stay lifted along the way. We sincerely appreciate all the thoughts and prayers!
Love,
John & Carol Sammut
Chase & Barbara Ann
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