Presenting the PET scan results to the oncologist

Chapter 3

Today, Mimi and I just met with my hemato-oncologist to review the results of my last PET scan. The doctor noticed that the PET scan showed a new area of increased metabolic activity... which she emphasized the illness doesn't wait.

She indicated the same treatment plan as before: K-GEMOX. I will be starting in 30 days from today, which is around June 12th.

I asked how serious my situation is, and she said I'm not in a serious condition, but I need to start treatment at least within the next 30 days.

Next steps

  1. Continue to pray Jehovah for His peace, wisdom and strength.
  2. Submit the treatment plan to my insurance company for approval.
    • The chemotherapy drugs will be covered by my insurance.
    • The inmunotherapy drug will not be covered by my insurance, so I will have to ask higher authorities for approval.
  3. Have an hemogram test.
  4. Have a STRAIN electrocardiogram (ECG) test.
  5. Schedule another appointment with the oncologist to review the results of the ECG test and start the treatment plan.

Trust in Jehovah forever, For Jah Jehovah is the eternal Rock.

Isaiah 26:4

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