State of My Woman Address

Today we met with Dr. Chahin. He informed us that our CT scan showed reduction in the size of the main tumor. That means the chemotherapy is working. However, the radiologist noted several small lesions (cancerous) in her liver. Dr. Chahin believed, however, that those lesions had developed after our last CT scan (14 Jun 06) and before we started chemotherapy in late July.

My thoughts were mixed. I was thrilled to hear the chemotherapy had reduced the main tumor in Alison's belly. Chemotherapy isn't normally effective with Neuroendocrine tumors at all. I was concerned that her liver shows some cancer. So happy and concerned and hopeful. That's what I am. So's she, I think. We're both glad to know what's happening.

The next step is to continue with another four sessions of chemotherapy and then recheck. Dr. Chahin is going to remain in communication with Duke University Oncologist, Michael Morse M.D. about his radioisotope radiation plan, but we need to get Alison a little further in her recovery first.

So for now we breathe relief and try to get motivated for more treatments, and pray and hope. I've learned to be more thankful to wake up and see each day. They certainly are not promised to any of us.