Pulmonary Function Test

Went to the JHU Outpatient Center again today for a pulmonary function test at the Pulmonary Lab. I'm starting to sound like a broken record but I checked in and was in the lab ready to start testing within 10 minutes of walking into the building.

The reason for this test is that Bleomycin, the "B" in ABVD, can cause lung injury. Two tests were administered - Spirometry and Diffusing Capacity. I was greater than 100% of predicted performance on all but two measures on the tests. The important number for me is DLCO/VA and mine is 4.54 ml/mg/mmHg,  which equates to 108.5% of predicted value. Not bad...

Here's a good link for interpreting the the Pulmonary Function Test:

Interpret a PFT

Now we wait for chemotherapy to begin on October 12th.