December 6, 2012. We had a good visit with my oncologist this morning. He went over the results of my PET scan and we were encouraged to hear that my affected lymph nodes were fairly concentrated in a few areas with no apparent invasion of other organs...Praise God! This revelation resulted in Dr. Polowy suggesting that a consultation with a Radiation Oncologist was in order with an eye to starting the radiation portion of my regimen sooner than originally scheduled. We took this as an encouraging sign, that he is willing to leave the lymph nodes alone long enough to attack the defined, troublesome areas that will require radiation and oral chemotherapy, to be done concurrently. Infusion chemotherapy will be resumed after the radiation segment is completed and I look forward to great results. And to add to the positive events of the day, my Gemzar was increased by five minutes with no apparent side effects.
My excellent care, much of which goes on without my awareness, resulted in a call from the office of our chosen Radiation Oncologist within three hours of returning home and we will consult with Dr. Aaron Ambrad on December 18. I have pronounced this a good day!
Psalm 27:13,14: "I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of The Lord in the land of the living! Wait for The Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for THE LORD!"
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