Hap’s doctor entered the room with a big smile, saying that the embolized portion of the pelvic mass is looking neucrotic on the scan. There is currently no shrinkage. (…shrinkage would help in possibly resecting this mass if need be) Hap’s doctor will confer with her radiologist to see what further options exist for the pelvic mass. The liver continues to remain stable and is even seeing further shrinkage of tumors, which is really good news. Hap is approaching one year since his first embolization. Keeping the liver stable for a year is truly progress…… a lot to be thankful for!
Hap received his usual blood work and Octreotide injection at this appointment. He is scheduled for another nuclear Ocreoscan in October as well as follow – up visits; one with his main doctor and another with his interventional radiologist to review the scans and discuss the next procedure. The next CT scan is scheduled for November.
Mary was sharing how Hap has really been through a lot in one year, but continues to accept his difficult journey as a way of life. He never passes up an opportunity to spend time and do things with their sons. He gets his strength from all the “support” that surrounds him and the family and friends that travel to his appointments and procedures with he and Mary.
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