I know good news spreads quickly, but I'd like to officially announce that Bill is staying on the trial! Not only have the tumor and infected lymph nodes stopped growing, but they have slightly decreased in size. This is such huge news since this type of cancer doubles in size every 2-3 months. Here are some of the statistics...
Tumor in his groin:
Last Time = 8.3 x 5.9cm
This Time = 7.7 x 5.9cm (shrunk in length, but not width)
Infected Lymph Node #1:
Last Time = 1.8 x 1.2cm
This Time = 1.6 x 1.0cm
Infected Lymph Node #2:
Last Time = 2.1 x 1.3cm
This Time = 1.8 x 1.0cm
They were very pleased with the results, and Bill is on his way to another 2 cycles! He does have more fluid in his right lung and now there is quite a bit in his abdomen. He'll be having the stomach drained first, and then the lung for a third time. Thankfully, they gave him a prescription to *hopefully* increase his appetite. It is a synthetic marijuana, so it should do the trick. I am going to go stock up on munchies! ;) We are ecstatic, despite the fact that Bill is not feeling well. He didn't sleep at all last night, so he paid the price today. The battle today was won, and we are rejuvenated to win the war! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. God is always listening!!
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11 comments:
awesome! Bill keep fighting! we'll be there for you all! Tyler looked so cute in that Christmas photo he sent to us! you all can breath a little sigh of relief, yet Bill you got to keep on fighting and keep that tidbit of good news to yourself as a reminder to keep fighting!
This is the best news I've heard all year!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you! I'm hoping you can all get some sleep and know that someone "upstairs" is definitely listening to all the prayers everyone has been sending. Thank you so much for always keeping us posted and for being so strong...you truly amaze me!
"The East Coast Cousins" (Diane & Tony!)
Bill and Jackie,
Fantastic news! Shrinking tumors are answers to our prayers!!! Keep up the hope, faith, and prayers on your end and know that we will do the same on our end. So glad to hear the good news. Love,
Susan and Kevin
Every time I went into the pod today I was reminded of your absence and the appointment you and Bill had at City of Hope. What encouraging news!! I was praying for this all day. I hope Bill gets some of his appetite back so he may enjoy the many goodies of the season. May God bless you and keep you in His care.
God is certainly listening to the hundreds of people who have Billy in their prayers, the whole Bartak Family for that matter.
Billy, keep fighting the good fight and know that you have an army of family and BFF's that are here for you unconditionally.
Bill, are objective was met. Great news! Get some rest,enjoy today!
INCREDIBLE NEWS!
I am elated!
Many well wishes and continued prayers!
Great news! Praying for it to continue! (A DOOPS girl)
Praise the Lord!!! I'm so glad that he can not only continue with the trial, but it is shrinking the nodes!!!
that is great news!!! praise God
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