PET SCAN FOLLOW UP


So today I saw the Pulmonary doctor.  The PET scan was as he expected.  Some activity in the left lung, but it is contained.  I asked about seeing another oncologist for new chemo options.  The last oncologist I saw was very stern and dogmatic. Three weeks on, one off for four months.  Side effects the usual hair loss, throwing up, fatigue, etc.  I said no thanks.  There are new therapies now that target only the cancer cells and do not have the awful side effects.  I am willing to explore with a new doctor.I want as much quality of life as possible, not quantity at any cost.  Right now I am very tired because I had very little sleep last night.  The Pulmonary doctor said I'm really in good shape and now is the time to consider chemo, before it spreads and while I am relatively healthy.