I’m starting this post on 2023/11/06 and it’s a collection of events and thoughts that on their own may not warrant an immediate post which causes a few subscribers to get an email. However, there are some things I’d just like to record for posterity that are probably are of limited interest. At some point in the future I’ll publish it but for now it will just hang around as a draft.
2023/11/02 – IVIG
Into St. Boniface CancerCare for the monthly IVIG treatment. Things go smoothly and I’m in the chair for about two and one half hours.
2023/11/03 – Stelara Injection
It’s been 8 weeks since the start of the Stelara treatments with the IV infusion and now it’s a do it yourself program at home. After a couple of phone calls to set up the delivery to the house a 2′ square box arrives with the injection needle.
The box is heavily insulated and ice packed. The product needs to be refrigerated and since it arrived over a week early it gets popped into the fridge.
The day arrives and much like injecting the Grastofil that I’ve done before a few times the procedure is similar, in the belly and 2″ away from the button and stab away. Pretty uneventful and no negative reactions. To date I can’t determine if the Stelara is helping but the advise is that it’s a slow build and effects might take 2-6 months.
2023/11/06 – PITA Checkup
Into St. Boniface to see Dr. Hyun for a look see on the perianal issue. Hopefully, I’ll get a copy of the capsule endoscopy for my records. While I’m here I’ll get some blood work done for another upcoming checkup with the oncologist.
2023/11/27 – MPI scan: Part 1
A Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) scan is a test that looks at the blood flow to the heart. It consists of two parts: A rest test (today) and stress test(tomorrow). It is sometimes called a MIBI scan.
Thanks Gary for the update. We are still believing that we will get together this winter at some point. Trust that Shirley is doing well and all is well with the family. 😎😎
Oh Garry. So grateful that you finally have all the right people doing, what sounds like all the right tests. I doesn’t take away the sting of seeing the truth up close and personal know that a very serious surgery is in the horizon. Our great big prayers continue and our deep faith in the God who wove you together from the start doesn’t miss a moment of your emotional journey and will meet you at every step of this unexpected journey. Standing with you and Shirley xx