Tomorrow...

Only about 12 hours until we find out if the treatment is working. Bill's lab appointment is at 7:20 and the doctor's appointment is at 8:40. They are not usually that spread out, so the hour wait will be a long one. I think Bill feels that the treatment is not working... but I have heard that is very common among the cancer crowd. Just to reiterate - we are hoping that the cancer/tumor does one of the following; 1) shrinks 2) stays the same or 3) if it grows, it only increases by 20%. If any of the three happen, then he can stay on the trial. If it grows over 20%, then he will have to stop treatment. My question is regarding the 20%. I can't help but wonder if it is a rate of 20% or a quantitative 20%?!? In other words - Is it a 20% increase based on the rate of growth, or is it that the tumor grows 20% of where it was the last scan. Those could be two totally different numbers. Now my OCD tendencies are shining through... This is a perfect example of why I have a job. I desperately need to occupy my mind with information that is useful, instead of driving myself crazy with cancer stats that I cannot control. (Control being the operative word.) I will definitely post the update tomorrow. Stay tuned!