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    • May 22, 2014 at 11:36 pm
    mwcollins
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      Just thought I’d fill you all in on the latest roller coaster ride. Yesterday Kevin got the clear PET scan results (yea!). Today we get a call from the scheduling place to schedule his MRI. He responds that it is scheduled for November. They then have him talk to the treatment coordinator. She sends Kevin the results of the PET scan showing something ‘not 100%’ with his liver. Well, I guess one part of his liver took on more contrast than another part. There is no mass nor was there a determined amount of contrast intake, but they want an MRI just to be safe.

      After I got a chance to talk with her, I got to understand that if Kevin had just a routine check up with normal labs done, there would be no reason to do this. Even with the information they have, they deem it ‘normal’, but given Kevin’s melanoma history, they don’t want to take any chances. I am so greatful to have such a thorough medical team working with us! Now to get through an MRI!

      Oh and btw, the treatment coordinator agrees with me that Kevin should be scanned every 3 months and will make sure the insurance covers it! Love this team! It definitely helps when you trust your team of doctors.

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        • May 23, 2014 at 12:23 am
        Bubbles
        Participant

          Glad they are keeping close tabs on all the findings…..probably overkill…but that's not a bad thing.  And, yes.  At this point…melanoma therapy has come far enough that given his history and the point at which he is at, every three month scans are the standard of care.  Before effective treatments like ipi and anti-PD1, isn't wasn't as important…..cause….what was there to do anyway?  But…luckily…we now have some options, as limited as they may be…they are so much more than what they were when I started this journey!!!  Hoping that all goes well on your MRI!  Wishing you both well!  Celeste

          • May 23, 2014 at 12:23 am
          Bubbles
          Participant

            Glad they are keeping close tabs on all the findings…..probably overkill…but that's not a bad thing.  And, yes.  At this point…melanoma therapy has come far enough that given his history and the point at which he is at, every three month scans are the standard of care.  Before effective treatments like ipi and anti-PD1, isn't wasn't as important…..cause….what was there to do anyway?  But…luckily…we now have some options, as limited as they may be…they are so much more than what they were when I started this journey!!!  Hoping that all goes well on your MRI!  Wishing you both well!  Celeste

            • May 23, 2014 at 12:23 am
            Bubbles
            Participant

              Glad they are keeping close tabs on all the findings…..probably overkill…but that's not a bad thing.  And, yes.  At this point…melanoma therapy has come far enough that given his history and the point at which he is at, every three month scans are the standard of care.  Before effective treatments like ipi and anti-PD1, isn't wasn't as important…..cause….what was there to do anyway?  But…luckily…we now have some options, as limited as they may be…they are so much more than what they were when I started this journey!!!  Hoping that all goes well on your MRI!  Wishing you both well!  Celeste

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