Roger F. Molzahn
On Good Friday (April 13, 2001) my son was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that has already spread to his liver. (Stage IV). Today (May 8, 2001) he had a Feliac Plexus Block to help stop some of his pain. His AST is 150, five times above what it should be and his billy reuben is 5.5 which should be .5 as I understand it. He has had one treatment of Gemsitibine chemo on May 3, 2001. His doctor has said they could start him on Rubitecan if his AST and billy reuben drops with the chemo. How much of a drop I don’t know. My question is there anything further that can be done at this point that might at least give him a fighting chance with this disease? Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please contact. Thank you so much. The few things that I felt held some hope were drugs called: Rubitecan, Onyx-015 and Gleevec or STI-571. I couldn't get any of these drug companies to look at my son because he is in stage IV. By the way my son is only 40 and has three young daughters at home. At this point we are looking to the Lord for His healing through much prayer. I have him on every prayer chain that I could possibly find throughout the nation. If you find any answers in your search I would appreciate an email. I don't know what you have been told as a time frame, but the truth is it's only between 7 weeks and 3 months. My sons name is Jeff. If you want to let me know your dad's name, I will be happy to add him to our prayer list. Roger Molzahn