PET CT results

One thing I admire about Huntsman is they get scan results read and posted quickly! Had my PET CT Friday morning and Saturday the radiation oncologist was calling me as results were posted on My Chart. Once again it was a bit of a mixed bag. Larger tumors continued to grow but by mm, not cm. The subcarinal node is still growing as well, almost 3 cmx3cm now. But fluid is once again reduced and radiologist reported no other nodes were enlarged after past two scans showed lymphadenopathy of mediastinal and hilar nodes. No report on nodule that was in upper abdomen in last two scans. So again, I take the overall results as a positive. The RO did confirm he'd like to go after the pleura-based tumor in the upper left lung with SBRT--stereotactic body radiation therapy. I'd have to look it up again to describe it! His resident will start planning this week and it will likely consist of 5 "fractions" or sessions. Not sure if they do them 5 days in a row or spread them out like the brachytherapy. I spent a few hours yesterday figuring out radiologist speak and learning the anatomy of the lungs trying to figure out where these things are growing. As I've said before "knowledge is power" and I want to know everything I can about these intruders in my lungs. Oh and abdomen and pelvic area were clear.

Overall I feel pretty good. I started cycling and walking/jogging with more jogging than walking finally! The ureteral stent is major holdup there and the renal scan is scheduled for the 11th. My 2d 6-week cycle of dostarlimab is 9 Nov, although the RO wondered if my medical oncologist will want to change treatments based on these results. I'll admit I wish the tumors would quit growing but I think the dostarlimab is working very slowly. I'm thankful to have had this option. No real side effects other than cold sores and other mouth sores that are very slow to heal. But otherwise doing fine. My husband and I travelled to PA for a wedding earlier in the month and FL last weekend so I could go to my first-ever Miami Dolphins game--which they lost of course.

Hope everyone is heading into the Holiday season mostly healthy and happy! Hugs and love to all,

Deb1