Jerry and I went for a follow up visit with the Gastroentrologist in Century City (recommended by Dr. Bob, oncologist). Since the prescriptions and the regiment that Jerry followed for the past month did not clear up the colitis completely and Jerry's PSA has risen to 24.5 and Dr. Bob doesn't want to start chemo therpy until the colitus diarreha has stopped... Dr. Spirt, Gastroentrologist has scheduled a colonoscopy for Wednesday, July 16th. Once the colonoscopy has been done we will have a follow-up visit for the results on Tuesday, July 22nd. Also, scheduled is surgery to implant a port and possibly Chemotherpy depending on the colonoscopy results. Prior to the chemotherapy starting Jerry needs to get a baseline of his condition. For example a CT Scan of his bones, Chest X-ray, Cardio, MRI etc. All the tests he normally has about every 6 months. So as you can see the next two weeks will be busy with doctor, radiology and lab appointments.
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Prayers beign said for a "clean" colonoscopy for Jerry. I know the port will help as well so that he won't have to have so many injections! You both are in our thoughts and prayers.
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