There's a plan.

Here's an update on today's appointment with Dr. Matthews.  He was able to explain why the unclear message last week.  Because the radiologist had provided the doctor with an incomplete report, the doctor had to back track when he received the complete information.

Although we wish the outcome would've been different, Dr. Matthews was able to be give a clear and confident recommendation on Mom's care. 

One of the tumors has grown 1/2" (doubled in size), but that is the only one.  The others have stayed the same and some even decreased in size.  Dr. Matthews explained it can mean that the cancer is growing again or that this one tumor had morphed and changed position which can mean growth, but not necessarily.  Because some of the tumors have gotten smaller, the results are inconclusive, they don't know.  She will have another scan in 4 weeks (Sept 27th) and continue with chemotherapy in the meantime.  Because this is the second incomplete radiology report she has received, Mom will have her next scan in Omaha at Immanuel Medical Center.  (the doctors she sees in Columbus are based out of this hospital)  We agreed as this is an important scan as the results will drive the next course of treatment for Mom.

She will continue with the same chemotherapy treatment in September. Depending on the results of the next scan, there are a few options that Mom has. We're praying for no change in the tumor and that she continues the maintenance chemotherapy she is currently on.   Keep Mom in your thoughts and prayers this coming month.