Round 21

Started another round of chemo today and a got CT result. My primary tumor is smaller but evidence of a blood clot led my doctor to give me a blood thinner shot today. I'll keep you posted. 

Latest CA19-9

Jay received another great report at this week's visit. His CA 19-9 is now 40. Looking forward to his continued progress and hopefully remission in the near future. 

December 2013 CA 19-9 = 202,000

January 2014 CA 19-9 =109,000

February 2014 CA 19-9 = 25,000

March 2014 CA 19-9 = 18,000

April 2014 CA 19-9 = 13,000

May 2014 CA 19-9= 5,500

June 2014 CA 19-9=1,964

August 2014 CA 19-9 = 481

September 2014 CA 19-9 = 211

October 2014 CA 19-9 = 111

November 2014 CA19-9 = 57

December 2014 CA 19-9 = 40

Special day today!!

Today is a special day in the Wester house! One year ago today Jay went to see his family practice doctor for what we thought was a gallbladder issue. The diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was beyond anything we could have prepared for. I'm so proud that Jay has endured this marathon year of treatment, doctors appointments and ups and downs. He has done so with a positive outlook, attitude and strength that will carry him through to a cure. We want to thank everyone for your continued prayers. Let's make 2015 the year of remission and cure for this sweet and wonderful man! And continue to pray for our sweet babies as they adjust to the changes we have in our lives. 

God Bless and Merry Christmas. 

Beth Wester

Round 20

I started Round 20 today. The plan is to continue with the chemo in order to get the CA 19-9 down more. When the CA19-9 drops below 35 I will be in remmision. At some point after that my chemo treatments will be less frequent (more weeks between treatments). Praise the Lord!