Monday, December 1, 2008

Jon received a telephone call from Dr. Chen today after he had the opportunity to finally consult with Dr. Chue. Dr. Chue and Chen agree that having the Y90 embolization concurrently with the chemotherapy would be too aggressive for Jon and could have a potentially fatal outcome. Instead, Dr. Chue is recommending that Jon complete the 12 metronomic chemotherapies with 5FU, taxol and oxyplatin. After which he may have the Y90 embolizations, one in each lobe of the liver. Jon seemed relieved after the phone call and I cancelled the arterial mapping for tomorrow. Instead, Jon will begin his chemotherapy at SCTWC. We are both feeling optimistic today with the return of the Chuemaster.

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