Windford's Update 9/24/12

I found out this information about a week ago, but wanted to fill in my mother and my children first and I have been quite busy since. The cancer drug they had me on to slow it down to see if I could get a chance for a transplant in Chicago unfortunately  is not working and my Tumor Marker has went up tremendously. They have taken me off the drug. The transplant surgeon and my oncologist have conferred and agree that there is no drug or surgery I can survive. The oncologist will regulate my medicines to make me as comfortable as possible. My feet and legs are swelling very bad since my liver is not functioning properly. I am going to another doctor on 9/25/12 to get a liver reduction diet to help with the swelling. The transplant surgeon said God only knows how long I have for sure, but he thinks maybe I can make Christmas and possibly New Years, but the rest of 2013 will be very rough.

Remember the times we laughed and smile for me.

Windford

What's next?

As you know, we've been dealing with Mom's latest relapse. We met with the oncologist today to find out what options exist. Mom is very clear that she doesn't want to spend a bunch of time being sick and in the hospital if it's not going to be good for her quality of life. Knowing that, Dr. Cripe has offered a 7 day infusion (outpatient) that may keep the leukemia at bay for awhile. He said if she tolerates that ok then she'll possibly do another week in 4-6 weeks.
If at any point she doesn't tolerate it well, then they will stop. Either way, she will continue to need blood and platelets. This will help her have energy and feel better. If the leukemia continues to progress and the infusion doesn't seem to be helping then treatment will be done to make sure the symptoms are controlled, but it won't be cured.
She is staying strong and is confident in trying Dr. Cripe's plan. Please just continue to pray for strength, wisdom, and courage.
Much love to all of you!!