goins and cummins

An attempt to keep up with the goings and comings of the Cummins family; namely Wanda and Ray.

Sunday, July 06, 2008

Pancreatic Cancer Therapy
I have added to my cancer therapy a prescription drug, Prevacid, to control my acid indigestion. After 3 days, it seems to be working to reduce the amount of indigestion pain that I am feeling. I have a prescription for hydrocodone to use as the pain gets worse, but for right now, regular Tylenol is working at night to help me sleep some of the night.

I still regularly talk about my cancer and get many suggestions from people about alternative therapies. Some of them are variations on what I am already doing, but most agree that the cause of the cancer should be the major concern, rather than the symptom of having a tumor in the pancreas.

I still have enough energy to exercise, help out my step-daughter, play sports, and continue my ministries. My weight has stabilized after losing over 30 pounds during this ordeal. I am getting enough sunlight to have a tan, and produce some extra vitamin D, as I take 1000 IU of vitamin D each day. A portion of my pancreas is still working, because my blood glucose level averages 120 over the past 14 readings.

Those who are praying for me to have wisdom, continue to do that. Those who are praying for a reduction of my pain, thanks, it seems to be working.

1 Comments:

At 3:11 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, Ray. Sherman was given the hydrocodone after his neck surgery. I asked him about the side effects and he said that it made him drowsy so perhaps that will also help you sleep better.

Our prayers cover you daily.

your twin and brother-in-law

 

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