The Medical Terms

At this point, familiarization with certain medical terms would be useful to understand the situation better....

The 3 cancer markers for Germ Cell Tumors are known as AFP, Beta-HCG & LDH. Doctors would require the assistance of CT Scans to help with the overall assessment of the cancer.

AFP is the main indicator which is used to assess the regression / remission of the cancer. As a gauge, this level should drop by 50% every week from the start of the chemo treatment.

Total 4 cycles of Chemo treatment for Germ Cell Tumor

Each Cycle of Chemo:
Week 1 : 5 days chemo
Week 2: 1 day chemo
Week 3: 1 day chemo

Targeted date of chemo completion : End August 2007