It was a long first inning, but Hap has reviewed the plays with his team and he's ready to swing for the fences.
The treotide scan showed no additional tumors, so Hap received confirmation that the carcinoid is only in the liver, pelvic mass and some lymph nodes.
After weighing all the options, the team decided to start with an embolization to the liver tumors and chemo to target the pelvic mass in order to avoid the risks involved with surgery at this time.
In preparation, today Hap received a short term treotide injection to make sure he would not have any allergic reactions.
Next week, Hap will receive a long term treotide injection to suppress the release of hormones from the carcinoid tumors.
The embolization will take place on October 28th.
Chemo treatments will begin soon after and last approximately two months.
Following that, Hap will receive another scan to evaluate the changes and progress made.
"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination." ....Tommy Lasorda
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Hi Jenn and Hap,
My name is Ben Blackwood and I am a volunteer at the Caring For Carcinoid Foundation. My mom was diagnosed with carcinoid 3 years ago (check out www.caringforcathy.com) and since then I've had to learn a lot about the disease. I am just writing to offer you my and CFCF's support, and to let you know if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me(benblackwood@caringforcarcinoid.org). Also, thanks for writing your blog Jen. It means a lot to be able to read it.
ben
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