Stable(ish)

I picked up the MRI report on my way home today. It isn't bad news, but it isn't great news either. One area has improved (but isn't totally gone) and the other area looks about the same. I haven't confirmed with any doctor, but I think this means that a lumpectomy probably isn't an option. With that in mind I emailed my oncologist at UCSF the report and told her I'd like to pursue the trial. It is late on a Friday afternoon, so I can't imagine I'll hear back from her until Monday, but at least the ball can get rolling. I'm getting a little anxious about not having any drugs on board right now. I know a week or two won't make a lick of difference, but it weighs on me just the same.

Keith is off in Duluth taking care of his mom (and giving his dad and brother a quick break). She now has a firm diagnosis, but isn't responding as quickly to treatment as one might hope. She is however stable and seems to be tolerating the treatments pretty well. My fingers and toes are crossed that things start to look up soon!

**Edit: I just got a response from the doctor. They're on it. They have scheduled me for a couple different tests on Wednesday of next week. I will get more details on Monday.