I got my latest scan results today and the current chemotherapy medicines (Navelbine and Cytoxin) seem to be nearing the end of their effectiveness. The small tumor that was almost gone on my last scan now appears on this scan as just scar tissue.
I currently have only one tumor left. It is the original large tumor. There was no noticeable shrinkage of this tumor from the last scan. It is now 8 cm (or 3.2 inches) in diameter. Last June, the tumor was 15 cm in diameter.
All of my lymph nodes appear normal. In the past, I had some lymph nodes in my chest that were larger than normal. My doctor feels that I may now be ready to have surgery to remove the last tumor. I am currently not scheduled for anymore chemotherapy. I will meet with the surgeon next Wednesday afternoon.
If the surgeon agrees that I am ready, I will most likely have surgery soon and afterward will just be closely monitored by my oncologist.
If the surgeon still thinks that I am not ready. My oncologist will put together a new chemotherapy drug regiment to try and shrink the tumor further.
I haven't spoken with the surgeon at all since July but I'd be surprised if I am not approved for surgery this time. In July, surgery wasn't an option to to how close the tumor was to a major artery. Hopefully the reduction in the tumor's size will remove this obstacle.
Thank you for all of the prayers. They are definitely working. I have been back at work for almost two full months now and I feel normal. My energy level is normal. My mind is clear which has makes work alot less stressful than when I first attempted to work will undergoing chemotherapy. It always helps that everyone at my job has been patient and supportive as I try to get myself back up to speed on everything.
I am definitely excited about where I am health wise and about moving a step closer to being cancer free.
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