On third cycle...when will I know if chemo is working and how?

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Tc1632
Tc1632 Member Posts: 1
edited April 2021 in Stage IV/Metastatic Breast Cancer ONLY

Gemcitabine and Carboplatin for metastatic cancer in liver and lungs

Can I expect a CT scan to check progress or is there another way to check?

Thank you

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited April 2021

    Hi Tc1632,

    We're sorry to hear what you are going through. This is a very good question to ask your doctor as part of the treatment course, which scans they will be using, and at what frequency - e.g. CT or PET (Positron-Emission Tomography), liver scans, etc. We're all here for you, so please let us know what you find out.

    Warmly,

    The Mods


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    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited April 2021

    Hi again Tc1632,

    Just checking in -- were you able to get any answers from your doctor? Please let us know!

    --The Mods

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  • Fitztwins
    Fitztwins Member Posts: 7,969
    edited April 2021

    Hi, old timer here with Mets. I usually get scans every 4-6 months. Tumor marks and scans are the best way to tell if the chemo is working.


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