Lung: Stable appearing 7-mm nodule in the left upper lobe as noted above. No new nodules are identified.
Left Lower Leg: Interval decrease in size of lower leg sarcoma with interval decrease in central enhancement representing central necrosis and response to therapy.
Spine: Diffuse metastatic disease involving the clivus, cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, as well as the sacrum and iliac wings. Slight interval increase in size and enhancement of several lesions involving the thoracic and lumbar vertebral bodies when compared to 11/11/10, which might indicate progression of disease rather than treatment effect
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So what do you say?!? I felt the less than ideal news was pretty much on par for a crappy year. We are upset that there isn't more drastic decrease in tumor size like we saw in the previous set of scans and we are obviously upset about the reading on the spine. I've spent the day talking to oncologists and various experts and they seem optimistic about the results quoting "objective stability." But it doesn't take a doctors to tell you things look bad.
I'm looking forward to a better year next year, wishing daily for a cure of this disease and a break from chemotherapy so that doctors can intervene and fix everything the cancer has broken.
"Breathe in Hope, Breathe out Love."
Happy New Year bro! We love you and had a wonderful time with you in Dallas, Austin, and Houston! The girls miss you and Autumn, and of course, Benson! Try to keep your amamzingly positive outlook, even if you don't get exactly what you expect. Something will work (or continue to work) sooner rather than later!!!! Love you!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Cuz, Love and miss you and Autumn. I could not echo the words Kim said better. You have given everyone around you a better attitude towards life. It truly was a crazy year but somehow we have all gotten closer and become a bigger family. That is a true testament to both of you and this blog!
ReplyDeletewishing you nothing but the best in 2011
love always
matt