Back in London again today for the weekly check up. Mixed news; the multidisciplinary meeting has had a longer look at the PET scan results, and while there is evidence of a partial response, and the hot spots in my neck and groin have gone, there is concern about the remaining hot spots, particularly the one in front of my spine. The worry is that the lymphoma cells might be multiplying faster than the immune system can destroy them.<\/p>\n
The current plan is that localised radiotherapy might help to hold the hot spot in check, and perhaps give the immune system a better chance. There are also some experimental treatments that might be available, although that is a longer term possibility if the radiotherapy fails. I hope I’ll get an appointment to discuss the radiotherapy treatment plan for next Wednesday.<\/p>\n
The good news is that my blood is now 100% donor, and it looks as if there is some evidence of GvHd since I stopped the immuno-suppressants. I thought it was just folliculitis – or what I used to refer to as Acne in my teeens! In fact that, coupled with shaving weekly (my hair has started growing back) is just like adolescence!<\/p>\n
I was a tad subdued on the way back from London – but I suppose I must remember… Onwards and (hopefully) Upwards!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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