Living the high life with Stage 4A lung cancer.
Carpe Diem.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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.
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.
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