The original chemotherapy plan called for three treatments to be followed by a CT scan to assess its effectiveness. This would have resulted in the scan taking place around April 24th.
Due to Dad's negative reaction to the second treatment, Dr. Weber ordered a CT scan on Wednesday, April 1. On April 2, Dr. Weber shared the results, which indicate that the primary tumor has shrunk. This is very promising news and indicates that the chemotherapy is working.
Dr. Weber would like to continue with the treatment with three more to be administered before checking again and possibly two or three more after that. He is aware of Dad's negative reaction and is considering adjustments to the drugs. He has also changed the date of Dad's third treatment from April 9 to April 17.
Dad will remain in the hospital for the time being, most likely until his radiation treatment concludes next Tuesday, April 7. Blood tests also show that some of his counts are low, so they will continue to monitor his blood and assist him with other symptoms he's experiencing, including mouth sores, pain, and fatigue.
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Thanx for keeping us informed on JD. I am so glad that the chemo is working. See you soon!
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