Donna Re: Good News now has added twist

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Donna,

Well, of course I think it's best to focus on the CT report! ;o)

As you know, CEA is kinda a strange marker which may not have a clear

interpretation. I know you'll feel better if the next one stabilizes

or drops a bit. Just curious, what did the onc say about this (or

have you not had time to discuss yet?)

Were the CEAs

<<21.8 (3 weeks ago) to 32.6 now>>

done at the same facility/lab? If not, it is well known that

different labs can get different results (up to a point!) and maybe

that could offer a partial explanation.

IF he's getting response to Oxal/Xeloda in only 3 rounds, I'd say

it's a VERY GOOD sign and very positive indicator for more

response in the future. Switching from the Camptosar was clearly the

right thing for him to do (congrats in successfully picking

the " correct " next step!).

Best Wishes,