Tag Archives: pancreatic cancer

Seahawks Sunday, September 14, 2014

The Seattle Seahawks are playing the San Diego Chargers today and we are going to a tailgate party at the Wamsley’s house. What to make, what to make? I looked at some of my recipes and those on Pinterest and … Continue reading

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Investigational Studies, September 12, 2014

We went to Virginia Mason today at about 3:00 so Darrel could get blood drawn before the appointment with Dr. Picozzi. Then, we sat and sat until about 4:15. The medical assistant took Darrel’s vitals, then Dr. Picozzi came into … Continue reading

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Darrel Update, September 9, 2014

We had a message from Dr. Feldman this morning. He had talked to Dr. Vincent Picozzi at Virginia Mason here in Seattle. Dr. Picozzi has been investigating immune therapies for pancreas cancer. Dr. Feldman did caution that all investigational studies … Continue reading

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CT Scan and Doctor Visit, September 4, 2014

Darrel had a CT scan yesterday and doctor appointment today. The cancer continues to grow despite the chemo. The doctor did not feel continuing with the treatment or going back to a previous one would do any good. He feels … Continue reading

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Darrel Update, September 2, 2014

I didn’t post last week because Darrel was not doing well and I kept waiting to see if he would get to feeling better so I could write something positive. The last update was posted on August 25, and he … Continue reading

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Darrel Update, August 21, 2014

Today was chemo day. Left the house at 8:30 and made it into the garage at Group Health by about 9:15. A good commute! Just a few swear words by yours truly. Darrel had his blood drawn at 9:30 and … Continue reading

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Weekend Update, August 17, 2014

I have heard from a few people since I haven’t posted since last weekend. I am not sure if I am posting too many or too little, especially when not a lot is going on. I guess you will let … Continue reading

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Back in the Real World – August 7, 2014

Darrel put out the crab pots on Friday evening after we unloaded the boat and got some things done around the house. Saturday morning we went out to check them and had our limits, plus. We went out again in … Continue reading

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Darrel Update 7/9/14

Went for the CT scan today.  Doctor called about 5:30 and said the results were not good.  The cancer was still growing in the liver mostly, despite the chemo. Darrel and I had already decided that we wanted to go … Continue reading

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Darrel Update 7/8/14

9:00 AM appointment with doctor today. Traffic was awful going in so we were 10 minutes late. The CA 19-9 results weren’t back yet when we met with the doctor. As he has said previously, the CT scan is the … Continue reading

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