It's always something

First the good news: My lung tumors/nodules are stable. YAY!!! (I don't have more specific information because I haven't actually seen the report.) That should mean that Dr. K will start a new round of Gemcitabine on September 12, hopefully with treatment every other week. That should give my white cells enough time to recover and I won't have to miss any more treatments because I'm below the minimum. I'll know more after I see her Friday morning.

Now the unknown: The thoracic surgeon's office called yesterday to cancel today's appointment because my lungs are stable, but the nurse informed me there is an "area of concern" on my scans. In the past, Dr. K and I have discussed what she called "bone islands" in my iliac bones (pelvis) and they have remained stable throughout my scans since August 2006. Apparently, one on the left lit up on the bone scan, which may indicate it is metastatic. I don't know anything more than that as I am still waiting to hear from Dr. Healey, who ordered the scan. Perhaps he will speak directly with Dr. K prior to my appointment with her. Whatever the case, I will update you when I hear something. In the meantime, the anatomy lesson can continue with a look at the iliac area here: http://www.innerbody.com/image_skelfov/skel18_new.html

Thanks for your continued concern and support, and for sending nasty thoughts toward the evildoers. That is definitely working well. :)