Lemonade anyone?

This is not the the news I wanted to post. Today life gave us lemons. I will try to make lemonade.

David's scans showed some increase in the size of the nodules.

However, there are no new nodules. So we can be thankful for that.

Because of this progression, they are changing his drug therapy. He will now be taking Inlyta. This is the second drug used for RCC. From what I have read, it has a slightly higher success rate.

We are concerned with the new set of side effects that come with the new meds. But we will just have to wait and see if/when he might have any.

And we have to go back in 3 weeks instead of 6.

David will still get the vaccine with the new medication. However, the next time there is a progression, the vaccine will stop.  I found out today, the thought on the vaccine is that it hinders the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body by boosting the immune system. I don't know if there are lasting effects after the vaccinations stop. I guess that's why it's a trial.

Anyway. This continues to basically stink.

And then on the way home, the A/C in the car decided it's about done. So yippee.

I have been trying to drink all the lemonade I have been forced to make this year. And frankly, I don't care for anymore.

Please know I am fully aware of and very thankful for all the many blessings we receive daily.

Please pray:
1. No/mild side effects
2. No progression, new drug shrinks existing nodules! No new ones anywhere!
3. No more lemons!