I had a PET/CAT scan last week but the only scan they had in Austin to compare to was done in February. As expected, that comparison showed disease progression. They have requested one done at MDA in June. Hopefully, that comparison will show regression since June. These comparisons will dictate plan of attack:
- If we have regression since June, I will continue R-ICE #3 and #4 and test/scan again about September 19th.
- If I am in remission in September we will stop R-ICE and go on to transplant about the first of October.
- If we have continued regression in September, but not remission I will take two more rounds of R-ICE and plan on starting transplant mid-November.
- If we have progression (now or mid-September) we will change bug spray and plan SCT at an appropriate later time.
Personally, I believe there has been regression of the disease since June and am on track for SCT. My sister (the "perfect match" donor) will do her prepatory tests August 30th and have cells collected soon after. I really need her to not have Hepatitis or any one of the many other "hidden infections" that are possible.
Well, I'm off to Day 2 of R-ICE #3. Another fun morning at the Chemo Country Club!
Thanks for all your good wishes and prayers. They are working.
Rick
2 comments:
Rick,
Glad to hear of your progress and that the R-ICE is working. Make sure you ask your doc for B-EANS#2 application for your STC. That way, when your in long term remission, you can tell everyone you did it with Rice and Beans.
Praying for you buddy,
B
So glad you have your blog so that JT and I can catch up with you so easily. We love ya and are praying for regression...did you ever get the olympus camera?
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