Today I went for my pre-chemo appointment and got the result of my scan. The previous scan showed an area around the ileocecal valve that was the presumed primary that was 3.2 cm in diameter and some thickening of the mesentery. In the scan of 10 days ago (taken during the 6th infusion) this ileocecal area was 2.0 cm in diameter and there were no other abnormalities on the scan. If we think of the original lesion as a sphere, it would have had a volume of 12.8 cubic cms. The volume of the current lesion is 3.14 cubic cms. In other words we are talking of three quarters of the volume of the cancer gone after less than half the treatment. It holds out the possibility of curative surgery when the chemo is finished
, though this is not to be relied on.
In other words, good news.
16 comments:
That's great news, doc. Congratulations.
Wonderful news! Janet
Good news is always welcome, Doctor...
I will keep you in my prayers.
God Bless
That is good news Terry. Keep fighting.
John Liston
Wonderful!!! So glad to hear it.
Keep fighting and keep your faith. God loves you! I will continue to pray for complete cure.
Wow, that IS good news!!
I'm very glad to hear your good news! I pray all good possibilities will be realized.
Delighted to hear it. Hope you celebrate!
Mary
That news is indeed very good and partially compensates for what you have gone through to date.
[As a small correction to your post, the volume of a sphere is (4/3)piR^3
not piR^3. Your volume ratio is correct but not the volumes. No disrespect intended, just accuracy.]
Praise God,Praise God!!
This is the best news I've heard in a long time!!
Take Care,
Deb
Gee! that's even better! From 17.1 cu cm to 4.2 cu cm!
I just knew it!! I'm thrilled for you.
bob larkin
Fantastic news! So glad to hear it!
So happy to read the news.
finally used it! see my email!
John
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