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Sorry MaryJo, I'm no help here with the D3 levels. I'll check with my "people" soon as I can, though, but by then you'll probably have your answers. Coach and Nitewind, it seems like maybe you should have scans done more often. Coach, have you had any done? I'm not sure what that false sense of security BS is., pardon my tone, but everyone needs to know if the tratment has worked or is working. By scanning and checking tumour markers periodically, (not too soon, because some scans can't differentiate between dead tissue, scar tissue or active tumour) that's how you gauge the efficacy of a particular treatment. I'm confused. How else would you know if it's working? my wife had ct scans every 8 weeks or so, a bone scan every 6 months. Maybe someone more knowledgeable should chime in. Be strong and demanding in your treatment. I don't like the fact that the word "complaint" was used. They are "concerns", and very valid and real concerns. If you don't feel comfortable with your oncs., if possible, seek a second opinion or switch. We switched several times. One onc. told my wife over the phone when discussing scan results that the questions she was asking were "beyond her education level" and she wouldn't understand the answers, and in answers to my wife's concerns about weight loss while on chemo. she told her "it wouldn't hurt you to lose some weight". We kicked her to the curb immediately and the next doc. was wonderful! Sorry, I got rambly, but when I hear about mean-spirited people or seemingly uncaring docs. it pushes my "protective" buttons. Thoughts and prayers to you all, Bill
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