Mathew’s first I.E. chemo was a 50% dose because his liver was still recovering. The tumor had invaded his liver and his bilirubin was still above normal. As a result, it took his system longer to process the chemotherapy drugs and I was told that because of that, it would have the same effect as a full dose. Later I would wonder if there was a way to replicate the slower processing of the chemo. A better angle, a different angle. Anything to give his weakened body a chance against the cancer. When it was time for the second round of I.E., Mathew went to a full dose. Texts between me and Allison Next 5 day I.E. starts on the 15th. Sent April 10 Good! Received April 10 Started I.E. this morning. This time he slept through it. Question: How long does the chemo continue to work? Does it stop when his ANC returns to normal or can it continue to work after that? I was wondering if since the last scan was two weeks ago if it may have shrunk even
A Journey through Sarcoma is a chronicle of my son's journey through Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Sarcoma. It is intended to educate and inspire by using Mathew’s thoughts and feelings, dreams and fears through a variety of mediums; art, music and writing. Sarcomas are the rarest cancers and predominantly affect the young. This is the story of Sarcoma.