Good results

• Appointment with Dr. R for bone scan results and follow-up on flu symptoms

The results of the bone scan are good! There is no sign that the cancer has spread to my bones. That doesn't help to explain the hip pain, however, it has improved since Tuesday (to be noted, I stopped the Xeloda on Tuesday). Dr. R doesn't think the hip pain is related to the Xeloda though, as it might cause all over pain but not pain specific to a particular joint. If the hip pain comes back strong, she suggests an MRI to look for muscle or tendon problems. Other good news is that my fever, chills, and body aches are improving. I have a pretty painful sore throat and cough but it seems that this flu could be on it's way out. She suggests that I continue to hold off on the Xeloda until after surgery. Today is the conclusion of a long week of appointments and phone calls.