Tuesday, August 19, 2014

MRI stable two months into recurrence

I now have two chemo cycles under my belt and went to get my 2 month MRI today. The doctor recently mandated that they get 3 hours between the MRI and oncologist appointment, the wait is very anxious. I told the oncologist that I was feeling great. I am able to work and play with little to no discomfort outside of chemo week. His reaction was disbelief. I don't really know if he was thinking that I was being sarcastic (who, me? sarcastic? never!), or if he really can't believe that I am doing this well.  I told him that if it wasn't for him I would not think that I was sick.  He got a laugh out of that and said that he was happy to see me up and walking around.

The oncologist then said that my scans (MRI) look stable, and that we will continue with the chemo plan of 6 cycles, with a MRI every 2 months. He then went on to mention that if I read the radiologist report (which I do), that they mention a slight progression...but emphassised that he does not see any of concern. Well that was not a resounding vote of confidence, but I'll take it.

Chemo round 3 of 6 starts next Sunday.