Patty's new Dr. appointments have been rescheduled for April 2nd. See blog comments posted on March 20th for details.
Frustration Continues
Patty's Doctor appointments for Monday have been cancelled as the Oncotype-DX test results are still not available. We received a call at 6:00 p.m. Friday from the oncologist office informing us the tissue samples just arrived at the lab on Thursday. It is anybody's guess where they have been for the last two weeks. Apparently it will be another two weeks before we know anything. Obviously, this is very frustrating for all of us and Patty in particular. The other tests, Petscan and Bone Density, have been done and we will get the results at our next meeting with the doctors (date unknown at this time). I will keep you posted as to the latest developments as we proceed forward.
In Limbo
Patty met with oncologist and radiation doctors today but the results are still in limbo pending additional tests which will take an additional two weeks. The first test is called an Oncotype-DX which analyses 21 genes to determine her risk factors for the cancer coming back or spreading. There are 3 risk factors........high (chemo a certainty).......low (only radiation needed) .......medium(a gray area where several different options may be implemented). The other test is a PET scan which will determine if the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. PET scan scheduled for March 18th.
Today was a typical Monday where everything went wrong. Neither doctor had the pathology report and we had to wait for it to be sent over. Also, Patty's medical file was inter dispersed with another cancer patient who had infected lymph nodes and it took a while for all of us to separate the proper lab reports, biopsies, surgery, exams, etc. The doctors were confused, we were confused and I guess it was Murphy's law.
So, another blog report will be forthcoming on March 22th which hopefully will answer all of our questions. Please keep the prayers coming and thank you for the great support you have shown Patty. Much appreciated.