Test results

My radiation oncologist called with the CT results. Essentially the CT does not show any shrinkage which was expected. The CT is limited and does not tell us what in the mass is active cancer cells or residual mass. My radiation oncologist did however review the PET results from several weeks back (before we started radiation) and thinks the area that was active is less than they originally reported. He plans to increase the radiation, target only the areas that were lighting up on the PET, and do this for about 1 more week. I heard all of this over the phone and I have a face to face meeting Monday. I like in person much better than over the phone. I need to see the pictures so I understand exactly what he is saying.

After sitting down with the PET technicians and reviewing that test result again he feels that my cancer had reduced more than my medical oncologist and the report originally stated. This is great news. He also thinks that there is a possibility that the radiation we have already performed has killed the cancer but we won't know for sure until they do another PET. He plans to do another PET one month after we finish radiation.

Lastly I still have some fluid in my lower lung and he wants me to call ASAP if I develop a cough. I guess maybe the infection is still kicking around? I certainly don't feel it.

So this sounds like really positive news. Again I want to see everything on Monday but hopefully this really is the end and the SCT plus radiation killed the cancer.

I will update on Monday after I visit with my doc in person. Have a great weekend.