Our visit with Dr. Chu was short and sweet today. The cancer is growing and Jon needs to start chemo ASAP. It's frustrating and disappointing to see him suffer through all the side effects of the Doxil and show a worsening of his condition.

As much as Jon would like a change of pace, Dr Chue was adamant that this is not the time for surgery. The disease must be contained before it is at all operable. The new chemo is called CPT-11 and Cblatin. I am starting my research after dinner. Dr. Chue also said that there is another promising cocktail but he wanted to do more research before trying it on Jon. It hasn't been long enough between the last oxyplatin/5FU for him to try it again. Radioactive seeds don't emit enough radiation for the size of the tumor and chemo directly into the liver doesn't show good enough outcomes. Chemo is definitely the way to go.

Jon is working hard on his naturopathic program and I haven't seen him eat any sugar or sweets in weeks. That is his one weakness so it shows how committed he is to the battle. He had a good workout today and has promised to join me for my team ride on Saturday. Chemo starts on Tuesday for another 12 weeks. He is in good spirits and doesn't seem at all rattled by the recent turn of events.