I had my 3 month PET/CT on October 10 followed by a CT on October 11 to rule out a blood clot. Unfortunately, as my blood work trend was showing, the cancer in my liver has increased significantly. When I met with Dr. J. last Thursday she asked if I wanted to see the pictures from my Pet/CT so I could "appreciate" how involved the right lobe of my liver has become. I made her stammer a bit when I said I didn't "appreciate" the results but that I'd look at the pictures. Language matters and sometimes even doctor's don't know quite what to say.
I have a liver biopsy scheduled for October 29. In about 15-20% of cases the pathology of the cancer can mutate. If mine has become HER2 positive, it opens up more options for treatment. If it hasn't then there's one IV chemo that I haven't had yet for my type.
Frustration is an understatement when it comes to this. Physically, I feel so much better than I did last spring and summer. As those who saw my Facebook post last week, I was even able to get out into nature on my own last week. Yes, I was scolded for doing it alone, but for me it was a huge milestone. The opportunity to breath deep and enjoy the breeze in the trees was priceless. Nature mentally heals me and I needed that time.
For those that pray, I covet your prayers for this biopsy. A mutation would be good news from a medical standpoint even if it means adjusting to another treatment. Every new treatment is a challenge and I never know what to expect until I do it. However, I'm not ready to stop all together yet. It isn't easy knowing what's the right path to take or the right options to choose. I use my faith and research to guide my decisions.
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