Retraction - Tumor is Getting Smaller!

Yesterday Tony had an ultrasound which showed that the tumor IS SHRINKING!

The results showed that the tumor mass was originally 4.5 x 3.5 x 4.5 and now measures 3 x 1.3 x 2.4 !!! 

The forementioned "growth" in a blog from last week is a result of inflammation associated with the tumor dying and the surrounding areas being a bit inlfamed from the radiation.

This is the best news we have had in a while and puts us back on track with the original treatment plan.

The antibody proposed by the Chemo Doc may be declined by the Case Management/Insurance company.  Apparently several clinical studies were closed due to safety concerns... more as we learn more tomorrow.

On an interesting note!  Dr Hardenberg was out of the office this week and a Dr. Tim Thar was filling in from Florida!  Turns out he did his residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville and was there at the same time that my dad was doing his Cardio-Thoracic residency.  Small World!

What a beautiful day!  Welcome Pam O'Brien -- can't wait to see you.

Sandie