Results of CAT Scan

Well, I received the results of the CAT scan, and they are... mixed. The tumors in my lungs have all shrunk significantly - going from 6mm to 4mm, things like that. The tumor in my pelvis, it appears to have either stayed the same or possibly grown some. Specifically, they think that it is growing into the sacroilliac joint.

In the cover letter to the CAT scan, my doctor's PA, Katie, said that the tumor was "Grossly stable". She also said that I should be encouraged because the pain level in my hip was down so much. (Which it is - I can almost cross my right foot over the left knee. Four weeks ago, I couldn't move my right foot toward my left knee without excruciating pain).

So I don't know what to think. I am glad that the tumors in the lungs are shrinking. I am certainly glad that the tumor in my pelvis isn't causing me the pain it was. I am hoping that while the tumor in my pelvis isn't shrinking in size, it is shrinking in mass. That is the only explanation that I have for why it doesn't hurt nearly as much as it used to. The only other explanation that I have is that it is interfering with the nerves so much (especially the sciatic nerve) that it is blocking the pain. However, I don't appear to have other neurological issues - weakness, numbness, etc.

I have an appointment with my medical oncologist on Thursday the 15th. Maybe he will be able to shed more light on the situation then. In the meantime, I am taking what comfort I can in the news