MRI Brain Scan result

All was fine and normal with the MRI brain scan result. I do indeed have a brain. However it's not being used much.

Carpe Diem.

Chemo 21 (Round 7)

Off to chemo. Busy day as I also have an appointment with the heart Doc. I'm feeling well.

Speaking of feeling well, all the blood work was good and so were the vital signs. The good poison dispensing went smoothly and I was out of there only half an hour late for the heart doc. The heart doc visit was good with a "normal" EKG.

What more could I want...............? A visit to Boca to see my mom. Off tomorrow morning for 2 nights.

Carpe Diem.

MRI Brain Scan

I had a routine MRI brain scan done today. I say routine, as the most likely place for lung cancer to spread is the brain. So they need to keep and eye on my brain. I'm feeling well and am asymptomatic for any noggin problems. It's just a precaution. If they find a brain I will let you all know.

Carpe Diem.

The Wall !!!

To all my faithful readers, sorry ! I've hit "the wall". I will return soon..................

Carpe Diem.

Happy Thanksgiving

I am thankful that I have the means and the ability to give to those less fortunate. Pay it forward.

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Chemo 20 (Round 7)

And we keep going.

All is well with the blood work, vitals and weight. I will closely monitor this 21 day cycle to see how I feel and what problems I note.

I met with Dr. Schraeder and this is what we discussed.

1. We will continue the current treatment and dosage of the Alimta and Avastin every 21 days. If I note an
    increase in lousy days he will then consider lowering the Alimta dosage.

2. I was checked for the EML4-ALK genetic mutation just over a year ago. I was negative for the test 

    which means that I am not a candidate for this new drug. Oh well. Only about 5% of people 

    tested are ever positive. Pretty tough odds.

3. I will get a MRI brain scan done in the very near future.

Carpe Diem.

4A

Living the high life with Stage 4A lung cancer.

Carpe Diem.

Consult with Dr. Erlich

I had a good meeting and consult with my original oncologist and friend, Dr. Erlich.

Three suggestions to Dr. Schreader were as follows.
1. Lower my Alimta dosage if I continue to have more lousy days during the 21 day cycle.
2. Have me checked for the EML4-ALK genetic mutation. 
    This would tell if I am able to receive a twice a day pill instead of the IV Infusions.
3. Get a follow up MRI brain scan done. My last scan was over a year and a half ago. With my type of    
    cancer the most likely spread would be to the brain which would be more difficult to treat.

Carpe Diem.

11-11-11

Thank you Veterans.

Carpe Diem.

Chemo 19 (Round 7)

Is anyone paying attention to the title of the post ? Way too many treatments !

All is well. Bloodwork, vitals and weight are all good and stable. But I am still going to try and negotiate some sort of break in the treatment without putting myself in jeopardy.

Carpe Diem.