"Normal"

Brain cancer is...

...not growing!

Great news, Team D.  Today's MRI scans have already been read, and both tests came back with the finding of "normal."  We decided to read the reports once we saw that word "normal." 

Not only was there no increase in size, there appears to be slight shrinkage in the tumor cavity, from 2.7 to 2.4 cm. 

The physician who read the scans actually recommended that Darrell be scanned in another 3 months. 

Knowing Dr. Park and his cautious approach, he'll probably want a scan next month, which is fine, but it's hard not to feel optimistic about the results nonetheless.

The process of getting the scans was easier this time too.  They took Darrell in right on time, the perfusion injection was less painful than last month, and they gave him a toasty warm blanket.

We also discovered, while waiting  to pick up disks to take to UCLA, that the cafeteria carries the breakfast of champions:

The MRI reports don't address edema, apparently, so we have no news on any possible changes to the brain swelling.  We'll ask Dr. Cloughesy about that on Tuesday.

In case you want MORE good news:  Darrell also had a data download for Optune today.  He maintained his 93% treatment rate.

Please, celebrate with us.  May we suggest...a doughnut?