As many of you will know, yesterday I received my scan results from the haematologist. When I entered his office he was beaming and so I thought the news would be good. It was!! The chemotherapy has shrunk the cancerous lymph nodes in my stomach substantially!! I was shown both the scan and the report and so I was really happy over the news.
Next Thursday I go for my fourth round of chemotherapy. After the course is completed the doctor wants me to have a stem cell transplant (some time next year). First of all that would entail my receiving a heavier dose of chemo (which, obviously, bothers me somewhat) and having a 3-4 week stay in hospital. However, there have been some excellent results using this regimen for my condition so I guess the plusses outweigh the minuses!
Marjorie,
Thanks for the e-mail. I thought I'd let you all know by posting here! (((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))
Love,
Ian