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Today we received the results from my chest and abdominal Cat Scan (CT). They did not have results from the echocardiogram yet. The chest CT was unchanged from one taken here in September. The abdominal CT showed an enlarged spleen. The gallbladder is abnormal with fluid around it and most likely the source of our infection. They added an additional antibiotic. They are ordering a white blood cell scan. I will add an additional post that explains the test. It is very interesting. The liver showed improvement from the September scan. This further confirms the last protocol did give us good results. AWESOME!! 

Physically I am feeling better. I continue with elevated pain but we are able to manage it with IV medications. I am hoping I can eat more now that my throat and mouth sores are better. I still have my “melting spells” in the afternoon into the evening. We all have high hopes we will not have a temperature spike tonight. I know we are gaining ground on the infection and before long have it tackled. Dr. Young has consulted a dermatologist to evaluate my rash and biopsy it. She showed this evening and completed the task.

As I pull back and look at the whole picture diagnosing an infection in an oncology patient must be quite tricky. The signs & symptoms of an infection get mixed in with side effects from chemo. I really admire my team. Keep the faith for I am not alone in this latest battle. Footprints: I have one set of footprint followed by thousands. Thank you!