Biopsy canceled

hwt
hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

At closer look, the ONC went over PET and CT with radiologist. They determined the spot behind collar bone was a tracer and no biopsy was needed. That was concerning because he originally said "if we biopsy and it is cancer, it is less than 1 cm and can be easily removed. If, we wait and see and it grows it will be more of a problem". I had an appt. with my GP and he had a resident radiologist look at the scans, they called today and said it was not cancer but an artifact in test but I should still get an opinion from my radiologist at Mayo. I was happy to tell them that I had done that and Mayo concurred. Mayo does want me to come up there and have another PET which I will do in August. Happy to say, I guess that makes me NED as we speak.

Still battling cellulitus with antibiotics and see new ENT tomorrow. Hopefully, he will easily address some of the smaller issues that have recently been worrying me. I think most are tied in to the cellulitus because some of the concerns have started to improve.

I'm ready for a break but looking like more hyperbarics will be needed for dental work. I did 30 dives a year ago to do dental then had my first recurrance so dental went on back burner. Doubtful those 30tx will still be considered good and they were mighty expensive, I want to say close to $30,000 insurance and $600 out of my pocket. Will do what I have to but would rather be on vacation!

Candi

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #2
    candi, i'm so glad to hear

    candi, i'm so glad to hear your good news!!  that's awesome for anyone but especially someone who has been thru as much as you.  i hope the previous 30 dives will work for you now.  that is extremely expensive but like you said, you gotta do what you gotta do :0(

    God bless you and i'm doing a happy dance to celebrate your news!

    dj

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #3
    Yes! Yes! YES!!!!

    What a relief for you, Candi.....you deserve everything good from here on out.....you've been through enough, already!  I wish you were on a vacation, too.....also very deserved!!

    Gawd, I'm just tickled to hear this....

    p

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #4
    all good news

    Not much else to say but feeling your sigh of relief.

    Don

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #5
    donfoo said:

    all good news

    Not much else to say but feeling your sigh of relief.

    Don

    Good on you

    Good for you Candi. So pleased. G.

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #6
    Hi Candi

    If only a year ago, your hyperbarics should still be fine.

     

    Pat

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #7
    longtermsurvivor said:

    Hi Candi

    If only a year ago, your hyperbarics should still be fine.

     

    Pat

    Pat

    That would be wonderful!!!! I hope so :-) 

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #8
    Happy for you

    Candi,

    I agree, you are NED, now about those teeth.

    Keep smiling & good luck.

    Matt

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #9
    Good news.....

    Glad you got your sigh of relief and now NED!

    ~C

  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #10
    cureitall66 said:

    Good news.....

    Glad you got your sigh of relief and now NED!

    ~C

    Yeah Baby!!

    Lake of Ozarks - watch out!

    Great news Candi!!

    Greg

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #11
    So happy to hear the good

    So happy to hear the good news about the biopsy. But wish you didn't have to do all the hypobaric treatments to get your teeth fixed. Praying all goes well and the NED continues.

     

    Debbie

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