The doctor had bad news

Carolin's tumour is "hugely agressive". It had invaded the blood vessels in the area which increases the likelihood it has spread somewhere else. As there isn't any current indication of it being somewhere else the treatment is still considered curative. However, once it is discovered somewhere else the doctor says there is no cure and they only do treatments for symptoms. So we are starting another round of Chemo on Dec 28 (one week ahead of schedule) with radiation to follow. After that she'll see a doctor every three months for several years watching for reoccurence.

After radiation there's a 5 year treatment program with another drug (pill). A newer drug is available that gives a higher survival rate but there are several snags - Carolin needs her ovaries removed first and then health care won't pay for the drug. There's time for that decision in the Spring.