First CT results

 Hi Everyone,


Wanted to send out a quick update after my call with the Oncologist.  

Chemo is working!  Some of the spots have disappeared and the rest have shrunk.  YAY!!!

We discussed next steps and have a plan to scale back chemo to give my system a bit of a break.  Basically, I will be able to round out the next 2 weeks at the cottage without having to come home and will then have 2 more rounds of the regular chemo (FOLFIRI) starting Sept 2nd.  After those 2 rounds we will drop one of the chemo drugs (irinotecan) for the next while.  This is one of the 3 drugs in the FOLFIRI cocktail and the one that is hardest on your body (nausea, toxicity, neutropenia etc).  It was explained to me as being the standard practice in the US and has been shown to have no impact on duration of treatment efficacy or prognosis.  It also allows for more time with less side effect and less impact on my overall health.  The longer term plan is to scan every 3 months as long as tumor markers and my feeling of wellbeing stays the same.  

So that's basically it!  It's nice to have that call out of the way... and be free to enjoy the next 2 weeks of no appointments!

I'll be sure to update again soon on the rest of my goings on... but I know a lot of you were waiting to hear the outcome of today's call.  I am now being called to help Caitlyn scrub walls (this is her idea of fun)... and she is getting rather impatient 😄

Take care everyone and have a great week!!!!  

Comments

  1. ElspethAugust 17, 2020 at 10:42 AM

    Your news is wonderful. Disappearing tumours are definitely the best kind.😘😘😘

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  2. Janet OAugust 17, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    Great news. Enjoy scrubbing walls and the to cottage.

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  3. Margaret Deweerd VanderboorAugust 20, 2020 at 6:01 AM

    Great news - now, enjoy your next weeks at the cottage.😊

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