Transported my brother to his appointment with the Medical Oncologist today. He stated that my brother has shown some improvement. We informed him that the iron supplement for his anemia seems to be working and he is feeling stronger and no longer needing a wheelchair. His lab results showed an improvement in his anemia. His wife checked on past lab results and they all showed that he was anemic since the beginning of treatment. She asked why he was not given iron all this time. Doctor said that the body usually replenishes the iron on its own. However, in my brother's case it only got worse. So it seems somebody dropped the ball in this case.
My brother told the doctor that he would like to attend physical therapy at the hospital but not that interested in speech therapy as he has no trouble swallowing.
We discussed his first PET scan that is due in the middle of January and the doctor said he would start the process of getting that scheduled.
We then went to the Infusion Center for him to get his weekly fluids. He has gained a few pounds and is only eating broth by mouth and using his PEG tube for his protein drinks. It is still not enough as he feels that he still needs the infusions as he feels so much better afterwards. He spoke to his Dietician today as well.
