Not happy.
1. Had a clear mid term PET.
2. End of treatment (ABVD) PET showed a small spot in similar location to before chemo although much reduced in size. Was told I had had a good response to the chemo.
3. Consultant and CNS told me I would next have radiotherapy to treat the remaining spot. (based on the scan results) I also spoke to the Radiologist and apparently this was indeed discussed as the next stage of my treatment.
4. However, then the MDT met and seemingly changed their minds and now want to do a biopsy.
5. Told this would be an EBUS procedure. And that a respiratory surgeon at the hospital had agreed to perform it.
6. Then get another call saying another change of plan and that my case needs to go to respiratory MDT for further discussion and very likely I will need a mediastinoscopy and that this will have to be referred to a tertiary hospital.
7. To make matters worse received a letter the same day as the call (6) with copies of my scan indicating the location of the proposed radiotherapy treatment.
Is it usual to see the nature of the treatment change so much? Frankly I have lost all confidence in the decisions the medical team have/are making and am considering a second opinion/ the private route.