azgirl Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 My mom got the results from her scans today and it wasn't the news we were hoping for. The lungs looked clean and the so did the brain, but there was a spot on her skull. The doctor ordered a PET scan (I guess to get a better look and to see if there is anything on any other bones) for Monday and the earliest we'll get those results is Wednesday. My brother is telling me that there is a possibility that it isn't actually cancer, that it could be scar tissue from the WBR she had. Has this ever happened to anyone? Or are we just getting our hopes up for nothing? I hate that I am 2,000 miles away from my mom right now! (I live in AZ and she lives in Michigan, where I grew up) I am going crazy; I just want to hug her!! She had a plane ticket to come out here on Wednesday, but she had to postpone her trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Prayers that your brother is right and it's just scar tissue. wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Prayers that it is just scar tissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 Hi Azgirl-- I am sending you strength and I hope that the scan is just a blip. I can relate to how you feel about being so far away from your parents...I live in DC and my parents live in LA. So, it was really hard to be so far away from them while we were in the cancer fight. I don't know if you have this kind of flexibility--but for the entire time my dad was fighting lc, I flew to LA every 3 weeks...when he got really sick at the end of September, I flew to LA every other week. At the end of the day, I think it probably helped me more than it helped him....but I think if I hadn't been able to see him that much, I might have gone crazy... Is there any way to head home in the next week or so? I think you will probably feel a lot better if you can see your mom--even if it's just for a short visit.... Sending you strength and good thoughts. Best, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 Although I have used all of my sick and personal days for the rest of this school year (I am a teacher), if her PET scan indicates that this "spot" is actually more cancer, I will definitely take some more time off to go see her. However, I am still clinging to the hope that it is some kind of inflamation or damage from her surgery or WBR and she'll be coming out here next week! At this point, I just can't let another alternative enter my mind, although I know I should prepare myself for the worst. I just can't. Thanks for all the prayers and support. It helps to have a place to come to where I know everyone knows exactly what I am feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I, too, and far away from my mom. It's so hard. I'll be praying that it is just scar tissue. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azgirl Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Woooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo!!!!! Mom got her PET scan results today and that spot was NOTHING! Her scan showed NO CANCER! I cannot even describe the tremendous flood of relief and gratitude I felt when I heard the news. It was incredible. Finally, something good. Something WONDERFUL. Mom is flying out to AZ tomorrow! Yay! I just wanted to share my happy news. Maryea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 That's great news! Give your mom a huge hug when you see her and then celebrate! So happy for you both. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I was just going to respond to your first post when I read you 2nd., THAT IS THE BEST NEWS!!!! You never know, that is why people should not jump to conclusions.... I know that is easy to say but it certainly would reduce that stress level. Great great news... YIPPYYYYYYY!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Great news Maryea. I was just getting ready to write that I often have crummy CT's due to radiation scars in chest. I hope you and your Mom have a wonderful visit. yeah Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 WONDERFUL NEWS, Maryea!!! I'm just so happy for you , your mom and your family. Sue... happy dancing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 YIIIPPPPPEEEEE AND A BIG WOOOOOO HOOOOOO FOR YOU AND YOUR MOM... hugs..nonni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 GREAT NEWS!!!!! Doing the Happy Dance for you! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Good deal. Have a good time with your mom. My second son lives in Arizona. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 WONDERFUL WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! HOOORAY!!!!! Go and Enjoy your time together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I too was going to write that with all Alan's radiation his CT's can appear troublesome, but the PET's usually indicate scar tissue. Now I can do the happy dance as you found out that was the exact case for your mom. Does increase the stress level a bit waiting to the 2nd test to be done but in this case worth the wait. Enjoy the time with your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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