Purplemom Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hello All My mom(74 yrs old SCLC) and I went to the onc. yesterday to get results of f/u PET she had last week. This is the second one post treatment, the prior one was end of June. (Before these appts. I like to pick up her films just in case they need them and so I can read the report so I have a clue.) I'm certainly not a doctor but worked for doctors for 15 yrs as a med assist. So I kinda know how some of them skim reports and follow the impression at the end. The body of the new report seemed odd to me compared to the June one, however the end was no evidence of disease progression. We saw the doc. and he said it looked stable if not a little better so he would rather wait 3 mths for another scan than put her thru more chemo now.(On the drive over she had already told me she wouldn't have chemo) So this is great. He said to call gyn onc. to get his treatment started. (for the uterine ca) I felt a little silly but I asked him about how different the 2 reports were and he agreed but felt it was due to 2 different radiologists that read the films but that he would call and touch base with them just to be sure. His nurse called me today to tell me they just spoke with the radiologist and it looks worse not better and he wants her in the office next week. What a difference a day makes. Quite awhile back I started putting my phone number as the primary because she would always lose some info in the translation, so she doesn't know they called yet. Our appt is Wed. I think I will wait to tell her until Tuesday so she doesn't worry all week. What do you think? I haven't figured out how to do the diagnosis and treatment list at the bottom of the page yet, sorry. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I know my mom (75 yrs. at diagnosis last year)would worry in advance, too. Everyone is different, I know. I will certainly keep you both in my prayers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Lisa; I suppose you might as well wait to tell your mom tuesday. You won't really have all the details until the appointment anyway. It sounds like the second radiologist is having second thoughts? Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi Lisa, Sending my very best thoughts and prayers for you and your Mom. -Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamHol Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 first ... in my profile there is a section for comments .... that's where you can put a quote or your experience to date. I agree with you about not letting your Mom worry etc. All you can do is deal with what comes up each time you go to the doctors office I suppose. It never seems to be the same way twice ... even if it is good ... you still have to go back for something. Good luck to your Mom. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 you know your best, if you feel she will worry than I would not tell her. Prayers for you and your mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 How frustrating to have your good news tainted! I hope they can get their act together, and come up with a plan for your mother. She's so lucky to have you taking care of her. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Lisa, I'm praying that things work out well for your mom. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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