Office visit 7/8 and MRI results

07/08
ANC 1749

Good blood count today and the MRI results are great! The tumor has decreased in size almost 50% from the time of diagnosis (from 11.1 x 9.5 cm to 6.2 x 6.5 x 8.1 cm) and has retreated from his spine. It's still "involved" (that's radiologist-speak) with his right pelvic bone, but Doc A was very happy with what he saw. After these two upcoming courses of chemotherapy we'll get a CAT scan which will give us a better view of the bone. The MRI also showed some atrophy in the muscles of his lower right extremities, so Doc A would like Alan to start some physical therapy.

They've accessed both of Alan's ports and now we're off to the hospital for chemotherapy.