Wednesday, March 24, 2010

24 Mar - Bili Down

Well, a mixed bag today... the good news is that Sarah's bilirubin is solidly trending down, which means her liver function is improving. We learned yesterday that it was 3.3 last week and today we got the results of yesterday's bilirubin: 2.2! It is great to know that it is below 3 and now we'll ask her onc when she can start full-strength Taxol treatment.
On the flip-side, Sarah's biopsy procedure today confirmed that breast cancer has spread to her uterus - and it apparently has invaded quite a bit. In order to limit the risk of hard-to-stop bleeding from the tumors, she needs to start a course of radiation to that area asap. We'll be seeing a radiation onc tomorrow to get that started.
Sarah is feeling a little more energetic thanks to her improved liver function and we continue to take things one day at a time.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear about the liver numbers. That is great. Of course, sorry about the new tumors and radiation. take care and good luck! Enjoy the family visit. Sharon

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear the good news about the improved liver function. Concentrate on the good for now!

Much love,
Paige and Trey

Jessica said...

YEAH for the low bilirubin count. And BOO for the uterine tumors. You guys are fighting so hard and hopefully you know we are all behind you. As always, let us know if we can do anything. Anything at all!

Unknown said...

Alan, Sarah - I hadn't been following your blog for a while until today. I am saddened to hear about the recent turn of events but also hopeful since the bili numbers seem to be going the right way recently. Please know that we are thinking of you and sending all our positive vibes your way.
Jennifer Jeff & Erica

Anna McKinley said...

Alan and Sarah,

We prayed for both of you and your boys at Thursday night Book Club.
Hang in there...and remember that you are loved.

God's Peace,

Anna McKinley