I saw the oncologist today. He believes that the tumor in my pelvis has started to decrease in size. In the words of his PA, "you have to know where to look for it to see it". Before, my butt was definitely misshapen.
My hemoglobin is still somewhat low (9.2). It will be rechecked prior to my next scheduled chemo treatment on 6/21.
The oncologist wants to do one or two more chemo treatments after this next one. You may recall that the original plan was to stop at six. The main chemo drug I am getting (carboplatin) has a tendency to rot your heart if you take it more than six time. He is sending me for a MUGA scan to check how my heart is doing, as well at a CAT scan on my lungs and pelvis, prior to a potential 7th course of chemo.
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This blog contains Pete's diary of his cancer treatment. It includes thoughts on health care, politics and the practice of medicine. It also includes stories of day-to-day life with cancer.
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