My husband had a DNA test and discovered that he is missing the enzyme (DPD) needed to metabolize the 5FU chemo. The doctor said that they literally snatched him from death. That the pain he experienced from the toxicity of the chemo was extreme as were the short term side effects. The burn started in his mouth and came out the other end, worse than the radiation chemo treatment. His blood is starting to show signs of recovery.

On a side note. I went home Friday from work and noticed a plastic measuring thingy on his end table. I said what is that? (it looked like something you get in the hospital to measure with) He said finish what you are doing and I will tell you all about it. So I did a load of laundry, fed the dogs, opened the mail, fixed the ensure, counted the ensure, crushed the pills, and kissed his sweet head. So he and I are in our respective recliners and I say

Last edited by cray; 04-08-2008 11:35 AM.