Pins and needles aptly describes our day today. We were at the hospital at 6:30 AM sharp for a "post chemo" MRI. The film from today will be compared with the "pre-chemo" film to see how the tumors have responded to the drugs. As part of the protocol, they must inject dye into your veins. Lucky Ernie.
Next came the "scope"--a long needle-like probe they stick down your nose to look at the tumor on TV. But wait, there's more.
The radiologist capped off the morning with a CT scan. This time they inserted an IV to deliver the contrast. This procedure was to insure that the radiation mask that was made pre-chemo is still accurate. We can't figure out why they just don't wait and make the mask when they need it. Maybe they are trying to toughen him up for things to come.
We are now on pins and needles waiting for the results of the MRI and the scope. The radiologist, surgeon and oncologist will review the film and then decide if Ernie is a candidate for the shorter course of lower dose radiation or if they think he should proceed with the standard of care. We have an appointment with the oncologist tomorrow morning and are hoping that they will give us their decision then. The surgeon liked the looks of the MRI but wasn't as happy when he looked through the scope so we are not sure what to expect. In the meantime, keep those thoughts and prayers coming.
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