Changing the stent

This Friday the 21st Brian will be going in to have his stent changed out.  We are waiting for the go ahead from his oncologist, if we get it, they will also perform-

Celiac Plexus Neurolysis

Reasons to perform the procedure:

The celiac plexus is a group of nerves that supply organs in the abdomen.  A celiac plexus neurolysis may be performed if you are experiencing severe chronic abdominal pain from cancer or persistent pain associated with chronic pancreatitis that is not relieved by medications or other conservative measures. It is expected that the neurolysis will provide long-term relief of your pain.

Brian is set to start his 6th cycle of chemo the following Monday the 24th.  We are waiting to hear back about that too because he is having some "sensations" in his fingers and toes so they may have him either start his break sooner or take away the Abraxane and only do the Gemzar Chemo for his 6th cycle.