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At the appointment today I had a radiation oncologist and a medical oncologist filling me in on what was going on. The brain tumor has shrunk which is very good news. There isn't any swelling, other tumours or ragged edges at the tumour site - more good news. They don't know why I have headaches that I need the steroids for. He won't do the "tactical radiation" on my head until the liver tumours are under control. When asked "why wait" he seemed to be saying that the seriousness of the liver problem meant that if it didn't get the liver cancer under control, there wasn't any reason to take the risks associated with the brain radiation. Gotcha - the liver problem will kill you first.

The third round of chemo (which is for the liver) is tomorrow. I'm hoping that I don't get the same side effects as last time. Otherwise I see a lot of pillows and toilet paper ahead for the weekend.