Good news!!!!
OK, I had my PET scan today and peeked at my results this pm. I have not talked to my oncologist and the report is very long, but, from what I can tell, here is the gist:
1) Resolution of liver cancer (remember last report had 231 cancerous liver lesions). Liver shows no increased glucose activity usually seen with cancer. Incredible!!!! :-)
2) Bones all have increased glucose uptake which radiologist believes is caused from neulasta-he sees no new mets there.
3) Lungs looks a little crappy. My right lung is unchanged (the one that had mets). Both have small pleural effusions and some possible collapsed lung cells (atelectasis). I believe (optimistically) that this may be a result of prior heart attack and effect chemo has had on my heart. Last week, I had significant edema (retained fluid) and shortness of breath. I called my cardiologist and he put me back on my ace inhibitor (heart drug) and edema is gone and shortness of breath is improving.
I am amazed, blown away by my liver results and, being a little Pollyana-ish, I will focus on those. My onc visit isn't until July 30th, but I will let you know if I hear any differently. :-)
Comments
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WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cynthia -- I love it!!! I am happy to read this news. So happy. I will pray for you so this continues. AMEN!
I hope you celebrate. Please?
XOXOXOXO
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happy Dance Happy Dance soLoveBabyJesus said:WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cynthia -- I love it!!! I am happy to read this news. So happy. I will pray for you so this continues. AMEN!
I hope you celebrate. Please?
XOXOXOXO
happy Dance Happy Dance so happy!!! Congrats!
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Awesome!
Awesome news about the liver mets! I'm doing the happy dance for you. Praying that you will continue to improve.
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CC, so happy to hear the goodgrannabeth said:Awesome!
Awesome news about the liver mets! I'm doing the happy dance for you. Praying that you will continue to improve.
CC, so happy to hear the good news about your liver and bones. I will just pray harder for your lungs. Glad the meds are helping you.
God bless,
Sandy
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