So I had a PET scan on Monday, Sep 9 and I got a phone call from my oncologist two days later. She wanted me to come in (presumably to hear the results of the PET) the following day. Yikes.
In the past the results of my scans would be phoned to me by one of the medical assistants letting me know that the cancer is “stable” or “nothing new”. That I needed to come in to see the oncologist for my results had me thinking the results were not so good. But, I calmed down by reminding myself that this was my new oncologist and that this was my first scan....maybe she wants just to give these results to me in person the first time.
Yeah, no such luck.
The PET scan results showed progression of the cancer in my liver. Another lesion. And more intense activity in the existing tumors. Deep breath.
Okay, that means I can stop taking the CAPECITABINE (brand name Xeloda). Hurrah! That drug has made my palms and soles of my feet dark-colored and spotty. The skin is tight and peeling. The nurse practitioner says my skin will go back to normal in a few weeks.
Next step: intravenous chemotherapy. Agent: nab-paclitaxel.
Hopefully I will start the nab-paclitaxel this week....like Friday.
Cheers!
