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The ct scan was not scheduled until 3 months after chemo started which will be early january. We decided to pay for an ultra sound on our own. The onc was not aware that we did the ultra sound until after the fact. The onc said he has only has 3 treatments and that is way too early to see any results. He wants us to stay the course and do a scan in january after 1st cycle is complete. We are so confused. It’s is like choosing door one or two and if you choose wrong it is your life.
Thank you so much for your responses. I truly value all of your opinions and knowledge.Lorna…….hmmmm, not sure I like the explanation if indeed the tumor burden has increased as mentioned. Take a look:
http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/what-is-chemotherapy/how-to-tell-if-chemotherapy-is-working.aspx#.VEbMxE10xjo
Hugs,
MarionNot being a doctor but being a tech junkie I think you should ask a few more questions. Doing the same technology (CT scan) using different machines may give you different answers. Using a whole different technology (ultrasound instead of CT) makes me wonder if the results are directly comparable.
Duke
Hi Marian,
The doctor said it is just too early. 3 treatments is not enough. And sometimes they can enlarge before they shrink. Dont know what to believe.Lorna…….from my perspective and if the physician does not have a plausible answer to your question, I would question the continuous use of Folfox.
So sorry, Lorna and Matt, but there are other treatments available. Also, had molecular/genetic testing been done?
Hugs,
MarionThanks Crissie. I guess we were just so anxious to see if the tumors shrank and it was a blow to get the results. We will keep the faith and continue to fight on.
Love and prayers!Hi Marion,
The tumors were 3.7cm and 1.3cm in September. After only 3 rounds of Folfox we decided to do an Ultra sound. I know the ultra sound is not as accurate as a CT scan but we were anxoius to see results. Sadly, the results were not good. Tumors grew to 7cm and 3cm. I know we have many treatments to go but shouldnt we have seen shrinkage even after 3 treatments?
Scared out of our minds.
Lorna & MattI think that is too early to see any effect. My dad had his first CT scan after treatment at 3 months. His ended up shrinking but he never had an ultrasound done.
Hi Marion,
The tumors were 3.7cm and 1.3cm in September. After only 3 rounds of Folfox we decided to do an Ultra sound. I know the ultra sound is not as accurate as a CT scan but we were anxoius to see results. Sadly, the results were not good. Tumors grew to 7cm and 3cm. I know we have many treatments to go but shouldnt we have seen shrinkage even after 3 treatments?
Scared out of our minds.
Lorna & Matt
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