MRI Results Are In: Tumor Shrunk About 12%

I received my MRI results today and the new tumor measurements indicate that it has shrunk about 12% from my original MRI back on 01/15/2019.  Unofficially, I think it has actually shrunk even more than this given that the tumor went unchecked from 01/15/2019 - 02/11/2019 when my first cycle of chemotherapy started.  Certainly the tumor must have grown during that time, but given that I did not get a new baseline MRI immediately prior to treatment, this is pure speculation on my part.  Even so, the Nurse Practitioner (Doc was away) was pleased with the results.

So the plan going forward is for the doc to present this information to the Tumor Board this Wednesday evening.  Part of this discussion will be an examination of the complications I have experienced while going through Yondelis.  It's possible that they might move me to an entirely different chemo regimen, but my prediction is that they're going to want to stick with Yondelis.  This of course would require yet another dosage reduction, but I somehow think that even a reduced load will still be effective on the tumor.  We'll know for sure after round #4 when they remeasure the tumor again.

I follow-up with my doctor this Thursday to get my new marching orders.  I suspect that whatever chemo they want to give me won't start until the following Monday (04/15/2019).  Because of this late date, there's no way I'll be getting a 4th round of chemo prior to my cruise starting May 23rd.  Worded differently, this means I should be quite healthy for the cruise and able-bodied to work in the weeks prior to the cruise.  Honestly, this is a huge relief as being sick/weak would jeopardize the trip.

Expect another update Thursday after I speak with the good doctor.