Nancy B Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I met with my oncologist on Tuesday. I picked up the results last week. In one paragraph it stated that a 9mm nodule was now l.2cm. Yet at the bottom of the report under impressions it said "No Change". When my oncologist walked into the room, he said "well, looks good, no change." I pointed out that 9mm to l.2cm sure seemed like a change to me. He had only read the bottom line. He said he would go over the scans with the radiologist and get back to me. He called yesterday and said that an amended report will be issued - he's not sure what happened. I am going to look at that and then order a cd of my last three scans and get an independent read on them. Why do they have to make it so hard? Right now, I am assuming it is good news, I feel good, and will go with that for now. Thanks for all your support. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I can relate to what you are expereincing. I like the idea of an independent review. Are you considering Tarceva? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hi Joe, thanks. Right now I have no evidence that this nodule is cancer, could just be a "nodule". So far I have had both of my tumors surgically removed (along with most of my left lung), so right now, I am cancer free. Thanks be to God. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Well Nancy I too am going to take this as good news. I'm so very happy for you, and think you should go out and celebrate in whatever fashion you prefer. Personally, any reason for chocolate is a good reason to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I feel certain that this is good news. How was teh race? Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Sounds like god news Nancy--very happy for you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hey Nancy, I will take this as good news and keep fingers crossed that the new 'read' will just confirm that. FWIW, Fred's dr. read only the bottom line as well.......said all was the same from the last scan regarding his nodules. We picked up our copy......lo and behold...............ANOTHER nodule was noted. It was described in the body of the report. Makes us wonder, doesn't it? So everyone ~ be VIGILANT on your own behalf! XOXOXO, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Perhaps if you considered that the nodule went from 0.9cm to 1.2cm, it might not look so monumental. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Nancy, Maybe it's just an insignificant size disparity and only a result of how your body went thru the scanner, or a different scanner, or something like that...and maybe next time you go for a scan, it'll be back to 1.9..... Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Nancy, I can relate to your frustration. I had an inconsistency on my CT report from one paragraph to the next. I had the CHIEF RADIOLOGIST go over my scans and give me his findings. I think it boils down to human error and doctors not taking the time to be more thorough in their reading of the report. Your doctor is the one who should have found the inconsistency not you. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Nancy, It's good to see your post! We actually had that happen to us many times. The summary didn't always mention things that were in the detailed report. Most of the time, I think the onc only read the summary, so we always got the reports and asked about the things that were ommitted in the summary. I know this is worrying you more than you are letting on. Any "increase" in the size of a nodule or tumor is always disconcerting, even if it is minute, so I will be praying you get through this waiting time free from worry, or at least as little as possible. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hope this is sorted out for you soon. geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Hi Nancy: I'm with Cindy. It is just a difference in angle from the last time you had a ct scan. Still, it would be reassuring and a good idea to have a review. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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