Roberto's CT scan from yesterday shows that there is significant growth in the tumor. So much that the on-call oncologist phoned Roberto to make sure he didn't need any emergency care. The scan shows that most of Roberto's right lung has been squished by the tumor and his heart is pushed more to the left of his body.
There should be two big, black lung-holes in the picture above. So, we're pretty sure this is caused by the seminoma since it's a germ cell tumor and those types of tumors grow rapidly. Seminomas respond well to chemotherapy and Roberto should show improvement soon after treatment begins next week.
Today, Roberto PICC line dressing got replaced and now there is a bandage with a nice window on it so we can see the tubes poking out of his arm! I might get of picture of that later.
Chemotherapy starts in two days. In two days, Roberto starts reclaiming his body!
There should be two big, black lung-holes in the picture above. So, we're pretty sure this is caused by the seminoma since it's a germ cell tumor and those types of tumors grow rapidly. Seminomas respond well to chemotherapy and Roberto should show improvement soon after treatment begins next week.
Today, Roberto PICC line dressing got replaced and now there is a bandage with a nice window on it so we can see the tubes poking out of his arm! I might get of picture of that later.
Chemotherapy starts in two days. In two days, Roberto starts reclaiming his body!
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