If I have a choice, I won't have a PET/CT scan during a treatment week again.  I thought it might make a small difference in how I felt but the pre-diet was tough (I was still slightly nauseous that day so nothing I could actually eat sounded good) and I still felt weak on Friday (probably because I hadn't eaten much Wed and Thurs!). But I made it through and got the results today.

Although the progress has slowed (which is typical at this stage), the change from 3 months ago is statistically significant, which is a good thing. I even got a hug from Dr. Kaplan, who seemed sincerely happy with the results.  He said he wishes he could give me a break but as long as progress is being made, you stick with what works.

The plan is to continue with this schedule until the middle of April when I'll have another scan.  At that point I'll have completed 36 treatments (12 rounds).  That sounds like a nice place to stop, doesn't it?

When the time comes for a change, the next step will be a hormone based oral treatment that I'll take at home and monthly trips to the clinic for zometa (the bone strengthener) and avastin (the bio-medical treatment, not a chemo).  That's something to look forward to!

I'm almost done writing my next post, which talks more about how the last 29 chemo treatments have affected my body and life.  It will give you an even better understanding of why I was hoping for a lighter treatment schedule.  

For today,  I'm happy with the continued progress as well as the love and support from all of you!