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gene_champ
Posted 2/15/2023 09:20 (#10095691)
Subject: health update.


NC Iowa
as many of you remember last fall my wife was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic melanoma. it had spread to her liver, kidneys, lungs and brain. at that time was told that 4 months was the average survival time. there were too many tumors in the brain to treat with radiation. in the early stages the melanoma was treated with surgeries and immunotherapy infusions. this did lead to a remission, but unfortunately not a long one.

doctor put her back on a chemo drug in pill form, since it seemed to help earlier. it looks like the drug is working because at the last appointment the scans showed shrinking tumors everywhere and no new ones. when asked how long the drug will work, was told it will work until it doesn't. the drugs are TAFINLAR + MEKINIST. the cost is $38,000 a month. as of now we have a grant through the patient assistance foundation of Novartis pharmaceutical company and they are providing the drugs free of charge through 2023. https://www.us.tafinlarmekinist.com/advanced-melanoma/about-tafinlar...

the drugs are not without serious side effects and there has been issues with that in the past. right now that is behind us and any issues seem to be well controlled. we do want to travel some while we are still able to do so. the drugs need to be kept cold, but not frozen, at all times, and taken at correct intervals and timed with meals.

we are very appreciative of the prayer support here on agtalk, and from our church family. we have long ago turned this over to God. we are also grateful for neighbors and friends who have helped out with farm stuff when we had to be away for medical, or just allowing us to spend time together as a couple.

















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