Hi everyone! Sorry for the delay in getting this up but it has been pretty busy around my house with family visiting and the 4th of July fun! Hope you all had a great day yesterday!
So as for an update, Louie saw the Oncologist again this past Tuesday. He has lost 3 lbs but his blood pressure and blood counts continue to be good! Louie and Marianne thought they would be going in so that Louie could get his chemo pump refilled but it turned out that he needed to get his second dose of Herceptin (HER2 medication-Louie and Marianne should hear back on the appeal to the insurance company in a few days, keep praying!). Louie also had to stay for treatment, additional testing and because he was dehydrated he also had to stay and be hydrated. What should have been a short day turned into 6 hours at the cancer center but Louie and Marianne made the best of it.
Louie will have a consult with the radiation oncologist very soon! They will be giving him the HER2 medication weekly and will be adding another chemo drug to help the radiation be more effective beginning with a 7 day infusion. Louie is still fighting the side effects of the chemo so keep praying! Louie and Marianne are still working together to figure out the best diet for Louie and the best way to manage his side effects. Marianne is working hard to meet all of Louie's needs and asks that you would pray for her as she learns and grows through this time.
Louie and Marianne are feeling especially blessed that her Uncle flew all the way from Troy, Ohio! He is taking time to support them, spend quality time with them and help them through this trying time. He also accompanied them to the appointment and because he was there the doctor checked Louie for dehydration! God is continuing to place people in the lives of Louie and Marianne to bless them, God is so good!
Please continue to pray for Louie! We are extremely thankful for all the works God has already done and a big thank you for all of your constant prayers.
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