Sorry, Haven't posted results till now, but been hectic. While I was at the ct scan, my laptop was stolen, so had to change all my access codes and passwords etc, but almost back to normal now. As for the scan..... yip, tumour is still there, it has not made a duck as we had hoped it would. This is what the report says:
There is a well circumscribed hypodense mass lesions involving the entire 3rd segment of the left liver lobe as well as the inferior aspect of segment 2. The lesion demonstrates central dense calcification and mild enhancement is seen in the portovenous phase. There is no infiltration of the parahepatic structures, portal or hepatic veins. The mass measures 5.14 x 4.53 x 3.10cm. There is also no evidence of metastatic disease in the lungs or surrounding bone. And all his other organs appear normal.
So basically what I understand is that the tumour is still there and a bit big still, but it sounds like it is in the process of dying off which I understand is what the calcification is. But, what I am still trying to find out is the comment of no infiltration of the parahepatic structure. To me that sounds as if the tumour is not inside the liver but on the outside, although they say it takes up the entire 3rd segment? A bit confusing at the mo. However, luckily his oncologist is back from her trip tomorrow so I should get more clarity. The operation was booked for either 14th or 21st October. Both dates were on hold for him. But due to the bloods done today, I dont think it will be this week, as his bloods are low. His red is on 5, white on 3. nutrifils are only 0.51, however, his platelets are up, they should normally be between 100 and 420, his are on 564, which I am told is good as they help for blood clotting, which he will need when they do the liver op, as the liver tends to bleed alot. So at the moment we are waiting for his oncologist to advise us on whats happening next, which she will more than likely do tomorrow. Will advise then.
And as for his alpha feto protein..... last week is was on 18.8, this week it is stable at 17.3......... Wow hey? Looks like its all under control. A drop from 500 000 to 17 in only 7 chemo's is fantastic. The AFP is our current and future tumour marker. At the moment we test it every week and will continue to do so even after his chemo is finished for the first few months so we can pick up a change early, However, as his AFP stays constant then it becomes monthly etc for at least the next 5 years and probably after that too. OK, will advise more tomorrow.