It's been a while since I've updated here, so there's a bit of information to share.
I had the second CT scan I mentioned in my last post, the results of which have come back promising.
Enhanced CT scan of the neck:
FINDINGS:
There has been decrease in size of cervical lymph nodes compared to the previous study 13-12-2010. For example, there is a 1 x 0.8cm level I lymph node of the left which measured 1.3 x 1 cm in size on the previous [scan]. The lymph nodes seen adjacent to the left submandibular glad in the previous study have decreased in size. The largest measures 0.9 x 0.4 cm compared to 1 x 0.7 cm on the previous. The left jugulodigastric lymph node is also smaller and measures 1 cm in AP dimension. The right level III lymph node anterior to the jugular vein is also smaller and now measures 0.9 x 0.4 cm compared to 1 x 0.9 cm. The lymph node anterior to the right submandibular gland is unchanged. The left parotid lesion is smaller and measures 6 x 5 mm in size compared to 1.2 x 1.1 cm.
IMPRESSION:
There has been a decrease in size of cervical lymph nodes and the left parotid lesion, possibly an enlarged intraparotid lymph node compared to the previous CT 13-12-2010
Overall, I'm quite happy with the CT, and really feel that after only three cycles of chemotherapy when that CT was done, my body has responded well.
As of today, I've only got one cycle left to complete before my regimen is finished and I've already got my 3rd CT booked as well as a Gallium Scan of my entire body to ensure that the chemo has done it's job.
I really hope that after my next cycle, I'm done with the chemo. I'm very much looking forward to returning to my regular life!
