Today was the day we have been waiting for since diagnosis on 7/25.  Brian went for his first scan after 3 rounds of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy last Monday and we met with his oncologist Dr. Imran today.  

Drum roll please….. Brian’s mass on his lung has gone from 5.4 inches to 4 centimeters!!!!!!!  He has increases spots of the bone cancer but that’s not necessarily bad news.  The CT scan is just an image.  It’s possible the “spots” are called sclerotic which means that the cancer is gone and has turned back into bone which leaves “scarring spots on the bone”.  If he presented today with pain or sickness, they would be inclined to say the cancer had spread.  But he has had ZERO pain for over a month.  To be sure, they are not waiting the standard 3 months for the next scan…they will repeat it in 2 months.  

In addition, at scan time they will be doing a brain scan to ensure it has not traveled to his brain as his type of cancer “has tendency to do”. They don’t believe it has, but are taking every precaution.  Prayers still needed!!!!

Brian will start his 4th round of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy tomorrow.  He has escaped essentially side effect free with ZERO sickness, nausea, etc…. The worst is constipation and fatigue immediately following treatment .  Then in about 4 days, he’s back to himself.  They are debating if his body needs round 5 and/or 6 and if it’s even necessary.  

Our days are filled with appointments and working around the house mostly.  Brian is 10 weeks sober and feels great, but still has little of a voice.  We are hopeful and positive that things will continue being successful.  And with all your prayers, love and support, we know they will be!