Things to think about

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I have Esophageal Varices from my compromised liver.  They are caused by high blood pressure in that area.  If you remember my Joe Cain dangerous bleed, my tumors had closed down an important vein and the other arteries and veins just couldn’t keep up with the blood flow.

Esophageal Varices are prone to bleed because they were created due to the high pressure.  My GI Doctor believes that I lost enough blood to reduce the pressure and that stopped this most current bleed.

My Conundrum

Chemo keeps me alive.  I have to have healthy blood numbers to do Chemo.  If I build up my blood again the pressures will increase.  That will cause more bleeding and my numbers will come down.  The bleeding should stop, but the numbers are down.  That’s not a good pattern for continuing the life saving Chemo.

Those problems remain to be seen.   Maybe they won’t bleed again.  This blog is my journey and I wanted to record where I’m at right now.  And where I’m at is that my blood numbers are low and I hope to build them up in the upcoming weeks and start the new Chemo treatments.

I haven’t had Chemo that worked for about 6 weeks now.  In the meantime, I feel pretty good and the current tumor growth hasn’t presented many issues.  But that’s borrowed time and wasted trips to Phoenix and internal bleeds are not good.  Not good at all.

Today is the day I should be going home.

Since I wrote all of that earlier, I have met with my surgeon and primary care doctors.  They feel like I need a unit of blood to jump start my numbers and get ready for my upcoming new Chemo treatments.  I’ll still be going home, just with more blood 🙂

Thanks again to my friends.  I love all of you and I can certainly tell all of you care for me.  It’s nice to be cared for by so many.  Here’s to going home, friends, Costo Steaks, and a cute little dog I’m missing.

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Published by Tim Ard

Cancer Patient, Computer Geek, Photographer, House Builder, all around lover of life :) Edited by his daughter Ashley Wilson: Tim passed on Saturday, Sept 14th after battling pancreatic cancer since October 2018. Tim was loved by so many and will forever remembered as an amazing father, husband, brother, son, friend, photographer, and the list goes on. Remember Tim with the smile that he shared with us. We love you Dad!

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14 thoughts on “Things to think about”

    1. Ohhh Tim! I had no idea however you sound great (virtually) and I know from 20 years of experience taking care of patients that attitude plays such a huge role in beating this evil disease. And you seem great! I just hate it. Please know I’m here for you 24/7. And you will remain in my prayers😍

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  6. I continuously pray for you, physically AND spiritually and for God to give you health and strength going forward with treatments. Your determined spirit in the midst of these trials is simply amazing! Stay strong and determined!

    PS. Michelle and your family is pretty special too!

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  7. Keep on rocking your journey! You’re one strong guy with a strong sense of determination! I pray daily for you and your family 🙏🏻❤️😊

    Jodi Blohme

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  11. Tim. I’m remembering you in prayer. Never before have I had the privilege of meeting someone like you. I noticed your sister in one of your pictures the other day. I think she had taken you out for lunch. She graduated from Rdale as well but I do not recall you personally. Thank you for the updates. I cannot imagine what kind of strength it takes to share that. All the best for you and your family

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  12. Tin so sorry for the setbacks.
    You have amazed me with your outstanding attitude and determination not to slow down
    Prayers for your healthcare team to find the right plan to keep numbers up bleeding down and chemo working❤❤

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