Meet Buster: My Big, Fat Tumor

I had hoped that Morgan would do an update, but he isn’t up for it.  So, here it is.

Morgan & Kasha went to Dr. I’s office for his follow up visit Thursday.  They had made us aware in the hospital that a pathology report came back with results that were different than Ewings Sarcoma.  At the visit they confirmed the new diagnosis: Neuroblastoma.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/neuroblastoma They felt his belly area and could tell Buster has gone down in size.

They took blood and his white blood cell count was low, this is normal, there is usually a cycle after chemo where they are low.  They scheduled an appointment for Monday to recheck and possible give him another blood transfusion during that visit.   Once those results are in and his strength is up, they will schedule his 2nd round of chemo treatments (either 2 or 3 weeks out).

They will not give further information on prognosis until three or so more chemo treatments.  He is very weak and the appointments wore him out.

The word on eating and food from both the oncologist and dietitian is wise calories, high protein, high nutrients, no real “stay away from” at this point he needs calories.