Saturday, August 30, 2014

Chemo ? (Round ?)

Ok, so here it is. Blood work was fine, urine protein was normal, weight was sort of stable at 146lbs and blood pressure was good. I did not get the Alimta or the Avastin but I did get the Zometa. It's a bone strengthening drug that I have been receiving for the past few months.

I had a good chat with Dr. Schraeder. The consensus is that I get into a phase II trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NY. It's too involved to explain so check out this link:

http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/trial/12-097

I will know more next week when I hopefully get in touch with the Doctors at MSKCC.

Carpe Diem.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

And the results are.............

NOT what I wanted! The word progression usually means something good. But in my case it's not.

While the cancer in the lung appears stable there is progression in the liver and the bones. It will mean a change in the chemo protocol but at this stage I am not sure what plan B is yet. I will still go to the "spa" on Friday but will not get the Alimta and the Avastin. Only the Zometa which is a bone strengthening drug.

I am getting in touch with all my consultant doctors and I'm sure a plan B will be formulated. I'm feeling ok but obviously a bit disappointed. Also a bit afraid of the new unknown.

Carpe Diem.

Scan day

Oh joy. PET scan this morning and then hurry up and wait for the results.

Then off to the Spa (chemo) on Friday. What a lovely week.

Carpe Diem.