Mark had another gamma knife surgery a few weeks ago and his third ippy infusion last Monday. He had the worst side effects to date from the latest infusion and lost twelve pounds last week alone. My mom said he looks very thin and very sick.
Yesterday he was complaining of severe abdominal pain. Early yesterday evening, he told my mom his pain was a 10 and that she would need to take him to the emergency room in Mansfield. So she did. The doctors told them soon after that the would need to be admitted. They spent the entire night in the emergency room before he was admitted to Med Central this morning.
They ran a CT of his chest and Mark was very disheartened when he saw that his lung tumors didn't appear to have decreased in size, meaning the ippy clinical trial hasn't worked...yet. My mom tried to remind him that sometimes it doesn't start working until after the third infusion and not to get too down about it. But when you're in such severe pain from the treatment, it must be very devastating to think it might not be working.
The doctors also think he might have a blood clot in his lungs and they want to get him on a blood thinner. My mom and Mark really want to consult with the doctors in Columbus before doing this to make sure it won't make him ineligible for the clinical trial.
Please keep both Mark and my mom in your prayers and I will keep you informed if and when I learn more.
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Keep fighting, Mark. We are with you.
Love and prayers for both of you.
Love, prayers and fighting spirit coming to you from the Tigue's! Thinking of you!
All our prayers and thoughts are with you, Mark.
Bill & Lucia
After talking with you Saturday I thought things were getting better. So disappointing to hear. Hoping for the best - love you both and you are in my thoughts always.- Melinda
Praying for your family Emily. Hugs from Cole and Sam Bowers
Hang in there-- We're all rooting for both of you!
Aunt Katie
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