Got the results this afternoon of the CT scan of Lou's liver and the MRI of his brain. Fortunately, the brain tumors show no change and nothing new. Unfortunately, most of the liver tumors are now growing and active! So, tomorrow morning when we go for chemo - the Dr. is ordering the chemo mixture to once again include the Oxaliplatin which is the drug Lou was on last spring - the one that caused neuropathy in his hands and feet as well as significant hair loss. Lou is very unhappy but, has agreed to try it again. The chemo Dr. thinks since this worked so well last spring in reducing the tumors - it is our best hope for reducing them again. There are also some small areas in his lungs - but, they have not grown so, hopefully, these will not become a factor in the whole situation! Also, there was a mixup on the appointment yesterday for the MRI and they didn't schedule the 3 spine MRIs! So, we're going on Monday for those tests. It seems that the tumor at T12 on his spine may also be showing some changes. We'll know more about that one when we have the MRI on Monday! And, of course, we'll be discussing that one with the Radiation Dr. tomorrow after chemo.
Love,
Deb
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