I had my second MRI on January 18, and the report says the tumor has shrunk 59%, which is a suspiciously precise number, but basically it means the tumor is half the size it was. Some cancer cells are evidently still showing up, though.
My oncologist wants to see more regression before scheduling surgery.
So next week I start chemotherapy again. I had two choices. CMF (cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil) is an older and a somewhat less effective regimen, but it also has fewer side effects than the other choice (Taxotere).
And since I am the Queen of Side Effects we agreed on CMF.
Chemo is a drag, and it would be really good to be done with it. However, the good news is that the cancer is retreating.
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