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Post Surgery PET & MRI Wednesday

kimmygarland
kimmygarland CSN Member Posts: 312
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Please say a prayer, howl at the moon, or whatever you do - for my husband on Wednesday afternoon. He is having his 3 months post surgery pet and mri, after surgery for hypopharyngeal recurrence cancer (had chemo/rads @ first occurrence). If nothing shows on pet, will not have to have chemo or more rads.

You are all so wonderful and supportive here, although usually I just read, it's a comfort to know there are people here who understand.

He will also be talking to doctor on Friday when we get results, about esophageal dilitation. Swallow therapist says he needs it. He can't even swallow his own spit.

Hoping for good test results and a scheduled dilitation soon!
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  • Hondo
    Hondo CSN Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #2
    Prayers
    Prayers for you and the hubby on Wednesday comming your way

    God bless and keep you both while in his work shop
    Hondo
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  • adventurebob
    adventurebob CSN Member Posts: 691 Member
    #3
    OK
    Happy to pray for your husband and your family. I might howl at the moon too. Please let us know how it goes. Lots of hope and strength to you.

    Bob
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  • Pam M
    Pam M CSN Member Posts: 2,196
    #4
    I'm With Hondo and Bob
    Asking/hoping you come back soon to tell us how well the scans went.
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  • Glenna M
    Glenna M CSN Member Posts: 1,576
    #5
    Prayers
    I will definitely say an extra prayer for you and your husband on Wednesday.

    I'll even howl at the moon tonight if it will help :)

    Stay strong,
    Glenna
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  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 CSN Member Posts: 3,228 Member
    #6
    Glenna M said:

    Prayers
    I will definitely say an extra prayer for you and your husband on Wednesday.

    I'll even howl at the moon tonight if it will help :)

    Stay strong,
    Glenna

    You have my prayers. Best
    You have my prayers. Best of luck with that dialation.
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  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse CSN Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #7
    KIMMY
    Prayers and many positive thoughts headed your way.

    I have my first CT of my neck tomorrow. 8 weeks post treatment tomorrow.

    BEST!!!

    Mike
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  • Clearblue
    Clearblue CSN Member Posts: 186
    #8
    luv4lacrosse said:

    KIMMY
    Prayers and many positive thoughts headed your way.

    I have my first CT of my neck tomorrow. 8 weeks post treatment tomorrow.

    BEST!!!

    Mike

    Absolutely with you
    I hope with all my heart that you come out "no evidence of.."
    Reward for all your husbands and your hard work.
    Take Care
    Clear.

    and to you too Mike.
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  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse CSN Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #9
    PRAYERS AND GOOD ENERGY HEADED YOUR WAY
    I just had my first post treatment CT of my neck today and all came back clean. I know his will to.

    Your family is in my prayers.

    BEST

    Mike
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  • kimmygarland
    kimmygarland CSN Member Posts: 312
    #10
    luv4lacrosse said:

    PRAYERS AND GOOD ENERGY HEADED YOUR WAY
    I just had my first post treatment CT of my neck today and all came back clean. I know his will to.

    Your family is in my prayers.

    BEST

    Mike

    TEST DAY
    Went for pet scan and MRI today. Pet Scan was first on the list. Went well. Next was MRI. They got him back there, he had taken a couple of xanax prior to... He can't swallow his own spit and never lies flat on his back. SO - they get him all strapped in for MRI and he has to cough up spit, and they say well, this MRI will take 45 min and you can't move. No way he could do it.

    Part of our discussion with doc on Friday will be esophageal dilitation, recommended by swallow therapist after barium swallow. That needs to be done, hopefully will have some success, and then we can try the MRI again I suppose, when he can swallow his own spit!

    Will post on Friday after we get results of pet and scope (eeeee). Thanks for the prayers.
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  • luv2cut1
    luv2cut1 CSN Member Posts: 288
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    kimmygarland said:

    TEST DAY
    Went for pet scan and MRI today. Pet Scan was first on the list. Went well. Next was MRI. They got him back there, he had taken a couple of xanax prior to... He can't swallow his own spit and never lies flat on his back. SO - they get him all strapped in for MRI and he has to cough up spit, and they say well, this MRI will take 45 min and you can't move. No way he could do it.

    Part of our discussion with doc on Friday will be esophageal dilitation, recommended by swallow therapist after barium swallow. That needs to be done, hopefully will have some success, and then we can try the MRI again I suppose, when he can swallow his own spit!

    Will post on Friday after we get results of pet and scope (eeeee). Thanks for the prayers.

    LOTS AND LOTS OF PRAYERS
    For you!! Glad the PET went well today. Look forward to hearing results on Friday! Good luck and there are lots of positive thoughts, energy and prayers coming your way!

    Myka
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  • donna340
    donna340 CSN Member Posts: 72
    #12
    Prayers
    Sending lots of prayers!
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  • donna340
    donna340 CSN Member Posts: 72
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    Prayers
    Sending lots of prayers!
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  • Greg53
    Greg53 CSN Member Posts: 849
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    donna340 said:

    Prayers
    Sending lots of prayers!

    Positive thoughts
    Positive thoughts and energy headed your way!!
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