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[charitygolfdays]

Good morning to you all; it's been a while I know but we've been slowly plodding through.

Just a quick update following the last of Ju's chemo sessions a couple of weeks back. It's amazing that we've been through six of these now.

I think we're fortunate in that we've had no major side effects from the chemo...no hair loss and, the blood test results have all been very positive/clear.

We've also seen a gradula fall in the steroid levels as well; now down to 9mg per day!

We're now embarking onto a new tablet regime to continue the treatment; in summary to the above steroid intake...

1 x 20mg Omeprazole Capsule (taken AM)

1 x Co-Trimoxazole (taken 5pm)

1 x Azathioprine 50mg (taken after dinner)

Ju has only been taking the Azathioprine for the last week, so perhaps it's a little early to see any side effects. Ju battled with some sickness during her chemo which was countered with lost of flushing during the treatment meaning she spent most of a whole day each time in hospital, so the doctors have been a little wary about the Azathioprine.

Ju is now having blood tests each week so that the doctors can keep track of things closer.

On the more postive side of things...

The ENT doctors are dleighted with her progress and don't want to see her again till April 2011, and the same can be said of the respiritory team. Her CT scan and lung function tests have been excellent and they too have discharged her from their check ups.

So we meet 2011 head on with continued optimism that we've got some control. Ju is looking forward to the continued lowering of the steroids (and dress sizes) as the year continues. I'm looking forward to being alittle more active with Ju's progress here on the forum and to organising a charity golf day for WG during year as well.

Thanks to you all for your support.

Jase

[Jack]

Glad to hear that things are progressing well. Azathioprine is relatively free from side effects as these things go so hopefully there will be no trouble there. Lowering the steroid dose is great news, but can get tricky as you get towards 5mg as you probably already know. Hope it goes well in the new year, Jack.

[Sangye]

What a wonderful way to end the year, Jase. It always brightens my day to hear good news from another Weggie. Big hugs to Ju.

[DEE]

Great news Jase a good way to start the new year