Update

I met with Dr. McCoy today. He was encouraged that I had no swelling in my legs, had gained a couple of pounds and thought my wounds looked good. All of these will be in my favor when I begin chemo again. He didn't see any indications that the tumor(s) have grown, but he has scheduled CT and PET scans later next month. The CT scan will tell the size; the PET the activity level.

I was interested in taking the oral chemo, but he explained that it was not a good choice for me if my goal is to cure the cancer. So I will most probably have a treatment called EPOCH, which must be administered in the hospital (3 - 4 days each time) and through a main line. Since port-au-catheters are not an option for me, a PICC line is it. I have had success with those in the past. However, I do not want one in my neck again, so he said they could use one of my arms. It can be easily removed when no longer needed.

Of course, both he and Dr. Williams at UVA will not make the final decision until the scan results are received, but I am extremely encouraged by today's appointment.