Feeling a little low today, though maybe only because I didn’t get enough sleep. Everything seems worse with not enough sleep. My husband didn’t sleep either. We’re both nervous.
And not enough sleep because tomorrow night I’m getting my first CT scan since starting chemo/immunotherapy. I’m in the middle of the third cycle, so 5 doses so far, which is a little early. Usually they wait until the completion of the third cycle.
The scan will show if the chemo/immunotherapy is shrinking the tumor or having no effect. It could also show spread to other areas (or not). It’s a scan of chest/abdomen/pelvis, so trying to catch all possible areas where it might spread.
My mother (trained as a social worker) has suggested that for every negative, pessimistic thought I have about this I try to counter it with at least one positive thought. So, on the one hand I’m worried that the cis/gem/durva is having no impact (I’ve read too many posts recently on the online support groups about this regimen not working for people). On the other hand, (1) it’s early — sometimes the shrinking isn’t seen until after cycle 3 or 4, and (2) I’ve had more energy recently, and my liver function indicators have improved somewhat over the last couple of weeks (still not in the normal zone), both of which could be signs the tumor is shrinking.
Knock on wood and wish on a star for me.
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