Aha, finally we seem to be zeroing in on Adrienne's problem. The Medical Director with the study sponsor (Pharmion) says “that we have seen cases of chemical cystitis.” They are leaving it up to Adrienne's doctor to decide if she can stay on the trial and he wants to keep her on it. Now the goal is to figure out how to get this to clear up as quickly as possible so she can go back on the drug. I've asked the urologist and oncologist to talk to each other (what a concept!!!) to see if there's anything we can do to treat this. We'd like to skip the biopsy and go straight to treatment if at all possible. Stay tuned.
UPDATE: A couple of people have asked why Adrienne can't stay on MGCD and deal with the cystitis at the same time. The problem is there's no way for the cystitis to resolve while on it. The cystitis is very dangerous as the urine can "leak" out of the bladder into the surrounding tissue and cause sepsis.
You asked for pictures of Gus, so here goes.
Adrienne and Gus taking a nap together.
Poor Gus with his cone.
Caesar and Prince finally decided that Gus could stay.
Caesar stealing Gus' toy (notice the bandages on Gus' legs from the dewclaw removal)
3 comments:
i'm glad that the answers are becoming apparent. will cross my fingers and toes that adrienne can get back on the trial. cute pics!
Thanks for the photos, Alison - Adrienne is looking as lovely as ever and the dogs are all gorgeous :)
SO glad that Adrienne's bladder issues don't automatically mean she's off the trial - phew! Here's to getting the cystitis dealt with and back on with MGCD...........love and hugs to you both............Vx
love ya girls
j
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