Hi all! It's Amy, happy to deliver some good news. While Scott is not happy that another inpatient treatment has started again, he IS happy to have received some good news this morning. Before every treatment, we meet with his Doctor and/or PA and we discuss all kinds of things. Today, we were anxiously awaiting the results of Scott's first CT Scan since the original (He went on Friday). Today, we heard that that his tumor has shrunk AND there is new bone growth. We are still waiting more exact details, but apparently the tumor was bigger than we originally thought (about 2.5 inches) and it is now smaller. We had hoped and prayed and expected to hear the tumor has shrunk because his pain has decreased quite a bit, but we are very happy to have that confirmed. They still see the same two small spots on his lungs. They are too tiny to even tell what they are, but they will keep watching them as they were before.
He is going to go for an MRI next week, and then meet with his original Oncologist to discuss the results. Her, his Medical Oncologist, and other Doctors will review these results, his progress, and determine if they are going to recommend radiation, surgery or both. We'll let you guys know more when we know more.
So the boredom of the week has begun for Scott and we'll be happy when it's over. It is nice to see the nurses and aides we are getting to know well - there were "hi's!" all around when we got over to the hospital. They are such nice people - it makes this a little easier.
We'll check in throughout the week. Hope everyone has a good one!
~Amy
Scott,
ReplyDeleteWe are so happy to hear that the tumor has shrunk. We think about you everyday.
Lots of love,
Megan, Jeric and Wade
Scott,
ReplyDeleteThis is great news and hopefully there is more to come. And the best part of it all for you is probably that the pain has eased a bit. I'm rooting for you. I think of you often and say a little prayer. Hang in there.
Sending you love,
Robin