Gus had a routine CT scan yesterday in Dillon. It took three attempts to get the IV started, but then the rest of the test was uneventful. This morning we met in Bozeman with the oncologist to compare the new scan with the last one done in September. Everything looked great and the tumor actually looked smaller in comparison to the one done four months ago. Both Gus and I could actually see a slight change in the size after the doctor mentioned it.
As soon as we got home today from the chemo infusion, Gus went to bed. I have not seen him this sick the day of chemo for quite some time. Usually it is the following two days. He hardly ever sleeps well at night so part of his problem is exhaustion. He has had two days of getting up early, driving on miserable winter roads, dealing with tests, meeting doctors, and finishing with a chemo infusion.
We had the scheduled CA 19-9 blood test done today. We should have the results by Thursday. Gus and I are always anxious to know the results.
Food does not excite Gus anymore, but he still forces himself to eat. His weight is staying steady because he focuses on calorie laden food. This could have been a dream come true if the underlying cause was not so serious. Gus has always lived for his desserts and now he gets all the desserts he can eat with no consequences to his waistline.
Gus took his calendar with him today and informed the oncologist of his trip to Mexico. As always, the doctor lets Gus dictate when we will be in the Cancer Center and when we will not. I can tell the doctor enjoys Gus' spirit. He doesn't want Gus' vacation to be too long, but he loves that Gus dreams outside the box.
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