Days/weeks from dying got a new liver 6/24. 2 weeks ICU. 2 weeks later pulmonary embolism and sepsis two more weeks ICU. A month of rehab to get strong enough to walk again. 3 months in Houston hospital.
6 month scan revealed new small tumor in new liver. Biopsy led to abscess and sepsis. Two weeks in hospital, 12/18-1/4.
January was thrice daily antibiotic injections through PICC line in bicep. In hospital late January for weakened kidneys.
Back in hospital last month for 6 days due to CMV (liver virus) and Cdiff (stomach/intestinal wall inflammation due to bacterial infection). Both ailments due to too much immunosuppressants which they tweaked. Just getting over Cdiff.
Start radiation of liver tumor for first week of April. Doc says prognosis is good and clinical trial chemo based on genome testing sounds promising.
Watching a spot on lung. If it is cancer doc says we can use same radiation treatment on it.
I fight on and try to remain hopeful. Thoughts, good energy, prayers - I’ll take whatever you’re willing to provide. I lean on faith, family and friends. Blessed to be here 2.5 years after liver cancer diagnosis!
