Jane saw the oncologist yesterday having had an MRI scan and x-rays a week or so ago. Her most recent blood test indicates that the chemotherapy is having a beneficial impact in lowering the blood tumour markers although Jane is experiencing considerable pain and nausea. The scan indicates that the cancer is present in Jane's neck and she may need radiotherapy for hips and neck but we agreed that unless something unexpected crops up - no radiotherapy until after Christmas.
The oncologist explained that the way the cancer manifests itself can be expected to change and so we have to be prepared for that and flexible in the way that it is treated - no wonder I was confused by what was happening. So, it is something of a mixed picture but it could be far worse than it is. We'll keep you posted; we see the oncologist again in a couple of weeks time.
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