Round 3 is definitely becoming more dicey than the previous rounds. Sickness has set in a lot earlier, and tends to linger...appetite and thirst are waning too. I'm still forcing down the water, fruit & veg do good too. No fun though, kind of leaves you in sea of fog. The rest of the week is looking like a bit of a chore, but I've got my dad here to carry me around, so I suppose the burden may be on him :)
A new set of tumor markers are back...10 days from the prior and still moving in the right direction. HCG b is 10 mIU/mL (was 39), AFP is 66 ng/mL (was 174). Both still high, but trending well. Doc had hoped we'd be in range of 0 by now, but no reason to panic, we'll measure up next time and hopefully be there. Trending tells me the HCG b should be down to about 1 next measurement, AFP down to 16. Hopefully we can defy the trends and hit the big 0.
Almost 3/4 of the way there!
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Geoff,
Been thinking of you daily! Thanks for always keeping us up to date with the blog. You will make it to 0, I know! Liam continues to pray for you and Melissa every night. Glad to hear your Dad is in town---make him do the dishes! Haha!
We love you and are praying for your body's fight!
Carey, Tavan, Liam & Graeme
Nothing like having Dad - or Mom - on the scene when the challenge is the strongest. I am very pleased that your Dad is here and looking after those things you need help with - this week. Yes, after Friday you will be through the 3rd quarter. Oh yes, a few missed plays, but still WAY ahead and continuing to win going away. Two weeks to recover from the 3rd quarter - then the 4th quarter is YOURS - remember GO DAWGS!!!! Sic em, woof, woof! The prayer circle for you is international and growing, Geoff. Stay aggressive, strong and laced with your fine sense of humor.
Geoff, after today you will be at that 3/4 mark. I pray for God's strength for you today. Praises to God that the numbers keep going down. God loves you and is doing a mighty work in you. Peace and prayers to you today.
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