May 7, 2024
Scans were taken and the results showed no evidence of tumor. Scan doesn’t show microscopic disease. Spoke about returning to immunotherapy. Trying out the Signatera test. Tumor’s DNA is sequenced and then compared to DNA that’s circulating in the blood to see if there is any evidence of microscopic disease. They amplify the DNA in my blood many times over to find even trace elements of the tumor specific DNA. Then it can be used for very early signs of any recurrence and then they can be hit early and more directed care based on the mutations specific to my tumor. Test takes a few weeks to get results. Still some muscle loss I have to rebuild. Weight is slowly coming back. Cancer is a wait and see game. To memorialize my surgeries I’m thinking of some extra holes in the ears.
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