Appt. with the Oncologist

Today we met with the oncologist. It was another one of those funky appointments where we met with a slew of people before we actually met with the person we wanted to. First it was the CNA, then the RN, then the PA, and then the research assistant. Finally, Dr. A. came in with an entourage of four other doctors following him (that was a first for us ... and just a little odd to have four other doctors standing there who never said a word). It made for a very crowded room.

Dr. A. was blunt and to the point. He said that E. has been through a lot since he'd last seen him, but was impressed with how well E. looked. He reaffirmed what we already knew - that the PET/CT and the MRI showed no cancer at this point. He stated that when there is cancer in the brain, it becomes the priority and needs to be watched closely. He'd like to see E. back in three months for repeat scans. E. will also have a consult with a doctor from the brain center at the next visit as well.

We asked a few questions. No, there is no need for follow-up or "mop-up" chemotherapy right now. If the cancer were to come back anywhere, then different chemotherapy treatments would be considered. Yes, E. can get in the hot tub and sauna again (E. was thrilled to hear this). No, there is nothing we need to do with the "HER+" status of E.'s cancer, but that is good information to keep on hand in case it is needed later.

Five minutes after Dr. A. and his entourage entered, the whirlwind of doctors went out the door. It was a tad bizarre. But the good news remains, as do the smiles on our faces.

S.