Jeff received his investigational immunotherapy (NKTR-214) and Optivo today starting about 3 PM. He is tolerating it well. He is in the CTRC (Clinical Transitional Research Center) for 24 hours then will be in a room for observation for 24 hours. He is the only patient they have overnight tonight. Since it is an investigational protocol they are drawing a lot of blood, but put in IV access so that he is not "stuck" every time they need the blood.
We are staying at the Wyndham in the Medical Center when he is not in the hospital.
Everyone says that he will feel pretty good until Wednesday or Thursday when he will probably start having significant flu like symptoms, but the severity is different for everyone. We are hoping for the best. Thank everyone for their concern and prayers.
Felicia
Okay - sounds like you are off to a good start. Prayers and healing thoughts your way! Love you - Joan
ReplyDeleteSo glad to get updates! Also very glad to know that you have IV access to avoid multiple sticks. Hope you are still feeling pretty good. Praying for you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Lynne