Shrinkage

The oncologist felt the "mothership" yesterday and is certain that it has SHRUNK. She estimated 3cm. This is great news given many adult soft tissue sarcomas do not respond to chemotherapy. We are on our knees. Jon also had his portacath inserted. This is a "button" placed under the skin near the collarbone. There is less risk of infection using the portacath to administer chemo verses a picc line. Ironically, Jon feared his wound was infected yesterday evening and made a quick trip to the ER. All is well--he just has an allergic reaction...Jon's oncologist noted his Alkaline Phosphotase (ALP) was a bit high so she ordered a bone scan. It is likely nothing to worry about--his numbers were elevated but not "through the roof". HIgh levels of ALP can be an indicator that the cancer is in the bone. He will have the bone scan tomorrow. Again, it is a just a thorough precaution...On a side note, Jon's hair really wants to hang on--Dr. P said it will will fall out in the next two weeks. My editor requested that I omit a portacath photo...