12/21/2006 - Blood Work/PET results

Never a dull day. I received disturbing news today. I had another PET scan on Monday 12/18, partly because the 11/3 PET was vague, but also to have an accurate baseline before starting treatment. Since my pain has increased dramatically over the past several weeks, I suspected that there might be a spread. Unfortunately, my suspicions are correct. The cancer is spreading like wildfire. I have three new lesions on my liver and something around the pancreas as well since 11/3/2006. I see my doctor's PA tomorrow to get a better explanation of the PET findings. My nurse assures me that I am doing the only thing that can be done at this point. It is a good thing that I started the chemo this week. Hopefully the Topetecan will slow down the progression of the lesions. I also have to hope that this new drug, Avastin, is truly a miracle drug and can at least stop the rapid progression and possibly reduce some of the current tumor impact.