beckyg Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 I just spoke with the oncologist. I had a bone scan on Friday because the pain in my ribs and sternum and back has been worse lately. He said that there is a "very small" suspicious spot on my lower right rib, but there is only one, and it is smaller than a dime. The radiologist things it looks more like trauma than tumor--like maybe it's an old break that never healed well. I can say that I have had pain in that area during the many episodes of bronchitis I have had in my life, so that's a believable explanation. Anyway, he doesn't recommend radiation at this point--thinks I ought to sit tight for a while and wait and see. He is also working on getting me referred to MD Anderson--he sent records down last week and is waiting on a call back. So hopefully that will get going before long. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Becky, I will be praying that all turns out good with your bone scan and that things get going at MD Anderson quickly. You have my best thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Yes..hopeful news it is and we could all use a dose of that!! Wishing you the very best Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Becky, That is great news. Hope you get to go to MD Anderson soon and they find that the Iressa has made the tumor disappear. Keep the faith. Praying for you everyday. God Bless and praying for a "Cure" for all of us........ Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyg Posted October 14, 2003 Author Share Posted October 14, 2003 Heard from the oncologist last night. He had talked to MD Anderson again and they have agreed to see me. (I am interested in lcinical trials, and they wanted information about what I have already done and my current condition before they would agree to that.) He said I should be hearing from them this week, and if I haven't gotten a call by Thursday morning I should call him back. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Good for you Becky. I hope it works out, keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Way to go Becky.... A new door has opened and that is a good and positive thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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