Monday July 18th I had a rush CT scan. Don't know why they rushed it. I'm also scheduled for a CT on Sep 02. I think that they think the Sep 02 one is an MRI, but that isn't what they mailed to me. The request to attend sheet says CT scan. Whatever.
Today, Tue July 19th, I had chemo. A bit of a longer wait than normal, but not too long. I'm at about 120 lbs right now.
The next doctor / chemo is Tue Aug 02, so the week of Tue July 26th I have off (3 weeks on, 1 week off, repeat... is my chemo schedule).
Aug 02 is my next doctor consult with the chemo doctor, so at that point I'll find out the results of the CT and what chemo I will be moved too, or what procedure we will decide to do next.
Regards,
Shane
Short Executive Status (Summary) -- Blog is below
Active Tumors:
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
» 5+ liver tumors -- largest is 7 cm by 5.2 cm (70 x 52 mm), Gold tracers inserted Nov 21 for CyberKnife x-ray 3D movement tracking. Thu Dec 1st,2011, CyberKnife planning. Dec 16th, treatment 1/3 done to whole liver. Dec 19th, treatment 2/3 done to whole liver. Dec 21st, treatment 3 failed, couldn't get tracer alignment. Dec 22nd, treatment 2.5/3 done using 2 of 4 tracers. Final 0.5 treatment was to be done Tue Dec 27th. Cancelled due to complications and hospitalization.
» 12 lung tumors -- largest is 8 mm in size (0.8 cm)
» 1 lymph node tumor -- near left renal vein & artery of left kidney (1.4 cm). Nov 14th: Ultrasound done of both kidneys and bladder area, all 3 areas are cancer free.
» 3rd-8th brain tumors -- 6 new brain tumors. Sizes all less than 5mm(0.5cm). Some as small as 2mm(0.2cm). Full brain radiation or CyberKnife TBD in Jan after 2nd MRI to see speed of growth.
Inactive Tumors:
» 2nd brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife Sep 29/2011, 5 mm in size (0.5 cm).
» 1st brain tumor -- Killed via CyberKnife May/2011, was 20 mm in size (2 cm). Nov 21st, still showing brain tissue swelling, but not active.
» Original Esophogeal Cancer tumor (source of everything) -- Surgically removed June/2010 by 3-field Esophogectomy. Was roughly large egg sized.
[ Note: 2.54 cm = 25.4mm = 1 inch ]
 | 5 pictures included in album | ||
| 2011_11_16, Shane in BIG CHAIR |
Link to 34 surgery June 2010 pictures and some post surgery shots.
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Shane - 2011_11_27, Photo Shoot lighting prep
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How are you feeling?
ReplyDeleteAre you allowed to go out in the sunshine or do you have to limit exposure?
Do you tire easily or are you ok that way?
I'll email you later re: why I'm asking.
...Deb
...and do you want/need recipes? I imagine that one of your goals is to gain weight, and while it's never been one of my goals, I must admit that I have a talent for it. Let me know!
ReplyDeleteNoella
Hi Noella,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your blog comments.
Not sure how to contact you directly. If you're thinking of recipes for me, here's my main restrictions: no gluten, no dairy (milk,whey,lactose,etc. eggs are ok, I don't consider them dairy), no sugar (natural fruit fructose seems to be tolerated, honey is also ok).
Can I gain weight on your recipes with those restrictions? Also consider I can only eat a 5 to 7 yr old's portion size, then I have to wait 2 hrs before I can eat again.
Maybe contact me through Deb. Safer than posting either of our email addresses on this world readable blog.
-- Shane