I had a PET scan this past Monday, September 30th. The results were not pleasing to my doctor. Basically, my body did not respond to the new anti-body drug, brentuximab, as he had hoped. The PET scan showed progressive Lymphoma. Dr. Baiocchi decided to go forth with another 5-day chemo regimen. If I proceed with the transplant now, it could possibly go to waste because I still have too much disease in my body at this time. I have the best chance of transplant with the smallest amount of disease...so again, I am fully on board with his decision to postpone it until the "window of opportunity" appears.
There are few options up in the air for the next several weeks regarding my treatment...but nothing has been finalized.
As always, thank you again for all of the support and prayers!
On a side note, Kristen put together a team for the Cincinnati chapter of the LLS (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) for the Light the Night Walk this upcoming Thursday, October 10th. No need to donate because everyone has done so much already! Here is the link to the page to view:
http://pages.lightthenight.org/soh/Cinci13/LaurenLenglesSupporters
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