Bone and diagnostic
The next appointment after that with PCU specialist was with orthopaedic oncologist. The X-ray showed that there was no lesion progression. Unfortunately, due to difference in exposure of the X-rays (i.e. compared to previous X-ray), nothing more could be inferred. Meh. At the very least, though, the drurg, pamidronate, was able to counter evenly the eroding effect of the cancer on the bone. Hence, the doctor recommended resumption of the infusion.
The 3rd infusion of pamidronate went quite well, possibly because my dad brought along his tablet (given by my b-i-l) preloaded with drama series by my sister. Unlike previous times, this time he was asked to go straight to ward for the 4th infusion (a month later) i.e. no need to consult the orthopaedic oncologist. I'm wondering whether this is "standard" or a favour granted by the helpful Dr Y.
Meanwhile, the swelling on dad's legs subsided in terms of size and area (no longer affects knees). He pooed once every day or every two days. The amount of painkillers for his backpain somewhat reduced from 3 Norgesic + 2 to 4 paracetamol to 3 Norgesic + 0 to 2 paracetamol a day but diazepam was taken 3 times a week, up from twice a week.
Oxynorm was taken about twice a day but the strange thing was that during the last two visit to the hospital, he had already taken it twice all within morning @@ Maybe due to long (1hr+) car ride?
Next tumour marker CA 19.9 test's result went up much higher than previously i.e. from 951 to 1561.
Meanwhile, as ordered by by oncologist, dad underwent X-ray and CT TAP (with contrast).
The 3rd infusion of pamidronate went quite well, possibly because my dad brought along his tablet (given by my b-i-l) preloaded with drama series by my sister. Unlike previous times, this time he was asked to go straight to ward for the 4th infusion (a month later) i.e. no need to consult the orthopaedic oncologist. I'm wondering whether this is "standard" or a favour granted by the helpful Dr Y.
Meanwhile, the swelling on dad's legs subsided in terms of size and area (no longer affects knees). He pooed once every day or every two days. The amount of painkillers for his backpain somewhat reduced from 3 Norgesic + 2 to 4 paracetamol to 3 Norgesic + 0 to 2 paracetamol a day but diazepam was taken 3 times a week, up from twice a week.
Oxynorm was taken about twice a day but the strange thing was that during the last two visit to the hospital, he had already taken it twice all within morning @@ Maybe due to long (1hr+) car ride?
Next tumour marker CA 19.9 test's result went up much higher than previously i.e. from 951 to 1561.
Meanwhile, as ordered by by oncologist, dad underwent X-ray and CT TAP (with contrast).
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