Yesterday, (02\/16\/09), I\u00a0 (and Jan) got the results of my PET scan done on Friday (the 13th).\u00a0 No numerological gremlins interfered.\u00a0 In short, the results were all we hoped for.\u00a0 It showed my lymph nodes essentially normal without “hypermetabolic foci”\u00a0 which I take to mean nothing is rapidly growing there.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, my normal oncologist was out of town and the doctor I saw had not been continuously\u00a0 involved with my case.\u00a0 Still, he was competent and thorough and said I am doing well.\u00a0 The only negative was that my red cell count has dropped from what it was two weeks ago.\u00a0 This accounts for my tiredness and occasional vertigo.\u00a0 Still, with only one treatment to go, I am sure I can muddle through.<\/p>\n
After getting the report, I had my 5th and (hopefully) penultimate chemo treatment.\u00a0 The treatment went smoothly and without a problem – it’s really getting to be routine.\u00a0 Next (and last) treatment will be March 2 and after that I hope to get back to what passes for normal.<\/p>\n
More as it happens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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