Disconnecting the pump is only if we want to do so, and we do, given the headache of driving in and out of town. My husband, who is not medical but very safety conscious and good at technical matters, believes he will be able to handle the disconnects.

My oncologist did mention the possibility of GI upset, is well acquainted with my own history of diarrhea. His professional opinion was that it was a less than 1% risk. Considering that we seem to be running out of options at this point, I consented to give it a try.