Starting New Chemo & Pain Meds

It’s been a while since our last update. Jim and I took a fantastic vacation in June. We are both thankful that the doctors agreed to a short break from treatment in order for us to go. While we did have a great time, I was experiencing pain on a continual basis. Just in recent days I told Jim that it seems to be slightly worsening. It’s hard to tell exactly.

Now that we are home I will once again be starting chemo treatments.  I’ll be receiving two different types of chemo. The first is 4 weekly infusions of a traditional style chemo that is meant to target my lymphoma. We had hoped that it would remain stable for many years before needing treatment, but it has decided to rear its ugly head in the last few months. Hopefully, this treatment will knock it back into submission. The second is a daily tablet that I will take at home. This one is meant to target the sarcoma. The chemo I had this spring was somewhat helpful in keeping the tumors in my lungs from growing much, but it didn’t have any effect on the tumors in my abdomen and spine. We are hopeful that this new treatment will provide better results across all the tumors. Several folks in my sarcoma support group have seen positive results when using it.

I also started a new drug that is meant to target the pain. I just took the first one yesterday … we are hopeful that it will have some positive affects. 

We know that these drugs come with a wide range of “possible” side effects, in addition to several “likely” ones too. None of them sound very fun, but there’s always a chance that I don’t experience any of them. I’ve mentally prepared myself for the worst and am looking forward to it being better than that. 

This doesn’t sound like a very positive post, but it’s reality.  On a very positive note, here is a pic of us on the gorgeous island of Terceira in the Azores. 




Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM

    Firstly, I am Thrilled that you two got to go on vacation! Great memories and experiences! I will send lots of positive vibes your way for these treatments!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 5, 2023 at 5:50 PM

    Great picture! Looks like you had a wonderful trip! Hope the chemo and pain meds are helpful!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 5, 2023 at 5:50 PM

    We are ever praying for you and you huge support group called Jim😊. The battle is real but our God has the last word and He always has a few tricks up His sleeve. You both had a beautiful trip and it’s always nice for a change of venue to lift the spirits. We love and admire you both💗💗.

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  4. Sheryl ElderJuly 5, 2023 at 5:50 PM

    Continuing our prayers for you, Kristi as you begin your chemo treatments and for Jim to help you through it. God bless you as continue on this journey. ❤️

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  5. The Peters PorchJuly 5, 2023 at 5:56 PM

    Praying you receive positive results from these treatments with little to no side effects.
    Lifting you in prayer as you battle
    This nasty disease. As always, I am in awe of how you face this head on with such a positive attitude and beautiful spirit. Love you so much friend. I’m so glad you and Jim were able to take this trip and enjoy such an amazing adventure. I can’t wait to hear more about it.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 5, 2023 at 11:25 PM

    Prayers continued!

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  7. Paula GehrettJuly 6, 2023 at 3:59 PM

    Seeing your travels was very fun!! You guys did a lot! I will always be in prayer for you and Jim 💕

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  8. AnonymousJuly 17, 2023 at 2:05 PM

    I love all your travels!! I hope all the treatments help and your pain gets better. You are in my thoughts!! You are amazing!!

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  9. Karen ElliottFebruary 21, 2024 at 10:16 AM

    🙏❤️

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