My fathers PET SCAN

Jason1111
Jason1111 Member Posts: 64
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Well so far my father has had 2 PET SCANS since his radiation and chemo ended back in August, and they both have been NED. I am soo elated I, i, I just am soo HAPPY! However, something still reminds me that this nasty disease still has the chance to come back... several years down the road.... He has another PET SCAN in 2 weeks, and i hope that one turns out NED as well.

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  • nwasen
    nwasen Member Posts: 235 Member
    #2
    NED
    I think we probably always have that tiny nagging voice that says it could come back but we must look forward to each day with a smile and the knowledge that at least for today we are NED
  • Jason1111
    Jason1111 Member Posts: 64
    #3
    nwasen said:

    NED
    I think we probably always have that tiny nagging voice that says it could come back but we must look forward to each day with a smile and the knowledge that at least for today we are NED

    Yes, that is the truth. I
    Yes, that is the truth. I spent most off yesterday and most of today with him. i told him this afternoon, "Well Dad, i can garantee that this year is going to be better than the last!!." He replied, "I sure hope so." he still cannot swallow very well at all, and what he does swallow tries to come back up his nasal passages in the back of his throat I guess because his throat is still a little swollen... Day by day, thats how I will live it with him.....
  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #4
    May the good news continue!
    Jason,

    I hope your father has a great new year! May his PET Scans always be NED.

    Deb
  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #5
    Jason1111 said:

    Yes, that is the truth. I
    Yes, that is the truth. I spent most off yesterday and most of today with him. i told him this afternoon, "Well Dad, i can garantee that this year is going to be better than the last!!." He replied, "I sure hope so." he still cannot swallow very well at all, and what he does swallow tries to come back up his nasal passages in the back of his throat I guess because his throat is still a little swollen... Day by day, thats how I will live it with him.....

    Jason
    Has he had a swallowing evaluation/therapy? I've managed to teach myself to not spew everything out my nose when I swallow, but the techniques that assist with this are best taught by a speech pathologist, maybe after formal swallowing studies. Just saying, but this is something that he might want to seek out, as it will likely help his recovery progress.

    Pat
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #6
    WTG
    Great news....

    Yes recuurence is always a possibility, but I'm starting to be less apprehensive (other than scan time).

    Glad that all is going well, continued success.

    Best,
    John
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
    #7
    Wonderful news!!
    So happy to hear of another NED report. Keep them coming!!

    Stay strong,
    Glenna
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #8
    Jason
    Wishing your dad good luck for his PET Scan!

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