We had an appointment today, at the oncologist's office. All of Marie's blood tests were good. She is tolerating the chemo extremely well. It was decided, to continue the chemo, and take a new MRI in mid February. Then we will know if the chemo is working. Her appetite has decreased and she is losing weight because of it. There have been no episodes of nausea. The medicals(yes that's my new name for people that work in the medical industry)do not want to see her lose weight. They want her to keep her strength up, and stay as healthy as possible. This makes sense to me. This new set of medicals really seem to care about the patient. I'm glad she's going there.
Any time we face an MRI, I become apprehensive. It doesn't bother Marie at all. I find, that I live from MRI to MRI. For me, an MRI, is a traffic sign. It determines what direction things will take. If it shows slow growth, we may have to change the chemo treatment. If it shows fast growth, it could mean surgery, rehab, or deficits. If it shows the tumor is stable, it could mean continuing the current treatment. Whatever it shows, it will map our future.....until the next MRI. I will be nervous for the next three weeks.
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