Another Chapter in my H&N Journey-9/13/2019 Update

wbcgaruss
wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
edited September 2019 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

 

 

New Update 9/13/2019

 

I will try to keep this and future updates as brief as possible but with enough information.

 

Tuesday, Sept 10, We met with my physician from Hershey Med. PA, Dr. Guy Slonimsky at Hershey-Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center Lancaster, PA.

I had a thorough checkup and was scoped to check my throat inside. They gathered all my information, past treatment, doctor's, etc. and are going to receive my images from my recent CAT scan-with dye and my PET scan. It will then be reviewed by their cancer/tumor board and decided which is the best treatment.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, I had a PET Scan (Positron-emission tomography) which is done to see if cancer is anywhere else in the body.

 

Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, my ENT called with my PET Scan results-good news and answered prayers-NO cancer anywhere else just in the area we know about-neck lymph nodes.

 

I soon go to Hershey med for biopsy preoperative consult and whatever it involves which may be blood tests, etc.

 

Then sometime after that, I go to Hershey med for Laryngoscopy and biopsy.

 

 

 

Comments

  • Sabrina23
    Sabrina23 Member Posts: 103 Member
    #2
    So glad for the good news of Pet Scan

    So glad for you Russ on the good news of Pet Scan - Saying prayers for you and sending blessings your way for a healthy outcome of all good proportions and good biopsy reading.  Praying for miracles for you!  God Bless you Russ and Thank you so much for keeping us updated.  Keep the updates as detailed as you wish to share always good to hear from you. 

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    #3
    Sabrina23 Thanks

    For your uplifting and positive support and your continued prayers and well wishes-Russ

  • ERomanO
    ERomanO Member Posts: 323 Member
    #4
    Great news!

    That is a VERY positive start to your next journey!

  • big G
    big G Member Posts: 177 Member
    #5
    wbcgaruss said:

    Sabrina23 Thanks

    For your uplifting and positive support and your continued prayers and well wishes-Russ

    Pet

    Great news on the pet Russ. Now your medical team can focus on your treatment and rid this from you. Prayers your way. 

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    #6
    Thanks big G and ERomanO

    For your encouragement, support, and Prayers-Russ

  • nancytc
    nancytc Member Posts: 70 Member
    #7
    Hi Russ,

    I wanted to let you know that although I go for long periods without posting, that I have followed your journey closely and pray for you. I also admire your sincere concern for others here on the forum and for your love of God. 

    I just went through a big scare myself...possible metastisis to my lumbar spine. That could have been a rough one. Luck was on my side this time and after both a CT Scan and a follow up MRI, the test result came out this morning that no cancer was in my spine. Praise the LORD.

    I am rooting and praying for you big time!

    Keep us posted :),

    Nancy

     

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    edited September 2019 #8
    nancytc said:

    Hi Russ,

    I wanted to let you know that although I go for long periods without posting, that I have followed your journey closely and pray for you. I also admire your sincere concern for others here on the forum and for your love of God. 

    I just went through a big scare myself...possible metastisis to my lumbar spine. That could have been a rough one. Luck was on my side this time and after both a CT Scan and a follow up MRI, the test result came out this morning that no cancer was in my spine. Praise the LORD.

    I am rooting and praying for you big time!

    Keep us posted :),

    Nancy

     

    Nancy Thanks For Your Support

    And Prayers. I am so glad for you that your scans showed no metastasis. News like that is such a blessing and a relief. God was certainly watching over you. Thanks for your rooting and praying I am thankful for so many folks being there for me-Take care-God Bless-Russ

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    edited September 2019 #9
    Is there anything I can do for you (a prayer has been said)

    Hello Russell,

    I like what I see in your plan (as if CivilMatt knows anything relevant to cancer treatment). Well, anyway, I do like what I see.  Your team is responding to your need in a timely and through manner. As many of us experienced, “once your treatment number comes up, it is all hands on deck, let’s do it!” You will have this chapter in your book, behind you and under your belt very soon AND we can discuss how you are doing. Matter-of-fact, if you please, could you briefly give me a “snap-shot” of your location and your drive to treatment and any caregivers you have. I like to try and put myself in your shoes, when I think about your treatment. If  I am out-of-place, then as my Father used to say, “drive a stake in him” and be done with me.

    One more thing, have they ruled out the rads entirely for this-go-a-round?  They (treatment team, radiation oncologist) somehow squeeze a few more zaps in for some H&N members.

    The weather has changed and it is going to rain all day here in the Willamette Valley and be in the mid 60’s.

    Matt

     rt

     

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    #10
    Well Matt I Will Be

    going there soon and am glad my team has a welcome sign out for me. Hope that includes the parking space too. Hey were you there and took a picture? Did you meet any of my docs? They have not completely ruled out rads as of yet. Meeting with my doc he gave me a good check over and I think many things are still on the table-surgery, chemo, immunotherapy, possible rads, and maybe more I am not sure what is available but I think they are considering all the options to give the best results and the best outcome.

  • Suez39
    Suez39 Member Posts: 165 Member
    #11
    Matt will be

    Matt my prayers and thoughts are for you during this difficult time. God is watching over you and will get you through this. Was happy to hear about your pet scan results. God bless, Susan

  • swopoe
    swopoe Member Posts: 492
    #12
    Glad the pet was clear for

    Glad the pet was clear for other cancer sites. You have my prayers and good thoughts as yiu move forward!

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    #13
    Suez39 And swopoe Thanks So Much

    For your positive thoughts, well wishes, and prayers-God Bless

  • skidog
    skidog Member Posts: 74 Member
    #14
    Russ

    You got this! Believe in your team and treatment. stay positive and continue to lean on your faith. You will be on the mend in no time and back to living life to the fullest. :)

  • wbcgaruss
    wbcgaruss Member Posts: 2,482 Member
    #15
    skidog Thanks So Much

    For your confidence in me, I got it. I feel I am in good hands and will be taken good care of by Hershey med. H&N. Like you say and I agree to get through this and back to living well again Take care-God Bless

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