Today is PET/ct date post neck dissection -Update

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lifeisDHA
lifeisDHA Member Posts: 64
edited January 2016 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

my boyfriend finished treatment for NPC at the end of Jan,2015. The 6 month PET showEd 2 hot spots in his right side neck. Had modified right neck dissection in early September and 6 nodes were cancerous. Today is his first post surgery scan. I am so nervous. Please keep us in your prayer. 

 

Update: We got in general good news yesterday. Oncologist said it's all good. There is a 8 mm non-FDG avid nodule in his left thyroid gland from PET/ct scan. Oncologist said it's common and wasn't concerned. We were of course nervous about the nodule. He said we could follow up with the PCP if we wanted. So we are going to see the PCP and probably do ultrasound in early Feb. Hope it's nothing. Keep our fingers crossed.

Thanks for all your suppport!

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
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    You've got my prayers...

    and positive thoughts.  BELIEVE!!!

    p

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
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    Thoughts and prayers....

    Thoughts and prayers...

  • swopoe
    swopoe Member Posts: 492
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    Good luck! Sending prayers!

    Good luck! Sending prayers!

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
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    Prayers abound

    from many on this message board. It is like family. We are all pulling for you both.

    Barbara

  • MrsBD
    MrsBD Member Posts: 615 Member
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    Prayers

    I'm saying prayers for a calm spirit and a good outcome. Please keep us updated. We are waiting with you! 

  • armana
    armana Member Posts: 97 Member
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    Prayers

    You are in my prayers.. Please keep us posted

  • lifeisDHA
    lifeisDHA Member Posts: 64
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    Thank you so much!

    He has been feeling depressed ever since neck dissection. He was very discouraged by the result that 6 nodes were still cancerous. We will meet with oncologist tomorrow to discuss the scan and I will post the update.

  • the_wife
    the_wife Member Posts: 184
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    lifeisDHA said:

    Thank you so much!

    He has been feeling depressed ever since neck dissection. He was very discouraged by the result that 6 nodes were still cancerous. We will meet with oncologist tomorrow to discuss the scan and I will post the update.

    Sending HUGS to you and your

    Sending HUGS to you and your boyfriend. Best of luck to you! 

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
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    wishing for the best

    Recurrence in some ways is worse than the first time around. Hope they got it this time. Good luck.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    lifeisDHA said:

    Thank you so much!

    He has been feeling depressed ever since neck dissection. He was very discouraged by the result that 6 nodes were still cancerous. We will meet with oncologist tomorrow to discuss the scan and I will post the update.

    T&P

    lifeisDHA,

     

    2nd times is the charm, they will get it.

     

    Good luck,

    Matt

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
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    Hoping

    Today is the day. I am hoping for encouraging news. Stay positive.

          Jeff

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    NPC

    From one NPC to another NPC, Praying for you both

     

    Tim

  • lifeisDHA
    lifeisDHA Member Posts: 64
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    Just want to update on the thyroid nodule

    He was scheduled for ultrasound FNA for the nodoule yesterday and the technician couldn't find the nodule. We are so happy.  Thanks all for your prayers!

  • the_wife
    the_wife Member Posts: 184
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    lifeisDHA said:

    Just want to update on the thyroid nodule

    He was scheduled for ultrasound FNA for the nodoule yesterday and the technician couldn't find the nodule. We are so happy.  Thanks all for your prayers!

    That's wonderful!

    That's wonderful! Congratulations!! Lots of NEDs happening now on the H&N thread - very exciting to hear! Enjoy!

  • Barbaraek
    Barbaraek Member Posts: 626
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    Wonderful news!

    Prayers answered for you and your boyfriend! I hope he continues in good health with many more good reports to come.

     

    Barbara

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