Friday, May 4, 2012

Another long week.  You would think that after going through this for 2 years that you would get use to it - NOT! 

Tuesday morning we were at the hospital at 6:30AM for the CT scan.  I won't bore you with the all the details but once again I have to ask how a first class world renowned hospital like the U of C could be so screwed up when it comes to schedules, etc.  Arrived as asked to at 6:30AM (I was the first appt) and didn't get called until 8:15AM.  Then even though my doctor had ordered the CT scan with IV contrast only they proceeded to tell me they wanted me to drink the IV contrast also.  I explained and showed them the order from the doc that it was IV contrast only because I had problems in the past with the oral contrast and they just looked at each other not knowing what to do.  I calmly (yeah - right) suggested they call either the doctor or her nurse to get it straightened out.  Not sure what happened but I did get the scan as ordered by the doctor.

Of course from then until Wednesday when I saw the doctor it was a little stressful.  I know the last scan was good but you never want to take anything for granted since things can change quickly.  Turns out the results were good.  Continued reduction in all areas especially the large tumor in the liver (went from 4.8 x 4.9 cm down to 4.0 x 4.5 cm).   My right lung did show fluid but they were not too concerned due to the good results and the fact that I've had this head cold.  So 6 more weeks of chemo until the next scan.

Not much else to report.  I continue to fight this head cold/cough.   They think it may be a reaction to the chemo so it's a wait and see.

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts and prayers.  It really helps me get through these tests.

Until there is more to report - Keep on Dancin'!!!!