Flyman35 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 What the tech said about a hot spot in the center of his ribs cage has nothing to do with the titanium wires from the heart surgery. It is the center of his right rib cage on the 6th or 7th rib. The right side is where the original tumor was. He is going in for a rib x-ray in the morning to rule out bony lesion. CRAP!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (((Denise and Tom))) My prayers are with you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 (((Denise))), I have both you and Tom in my prayers. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hang in there and think positive!! Prayers and Good wishes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Much positive energy coming your way. Keep us posted Denise and wish Tom good luck from me on the xray. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Denise, Many prayers for you & Tom. Hugs, BarbVH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michellep Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Please stay positive......((((HUGS)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Wishing for the best Denise. Prayers coming down from way up north. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sending positive vibes your way, Denise and Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Prayer said for you and Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 (((Denise & Tom))), thought I had posted to this , but want you to know that you are in my prayerss now and ALWAYS!!! Waiting for results.. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Oh Denise - you and Tom have my prayers always. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks everyone. I have an update that is not much of an update. They (the nurse) called Tom and left a message on his voicemail that there are no fractures so everything looks good. HELLOOOOO!!! We are not looking for fractures we are looking to see if the cancer is in the bones. ARGGHHHHHH!!!! does the report not say anything about that? What did they think they were looking for? Infuriating to say the least. Tom is going to call the doctor tomorrow and get things straight. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Incredible Denise! I don't undertand why they can't keep things right at times. I had a sinus CT a couple of years ago, and the doctor's office called and said I have to see a Cardiac doctor as there is a problem with my heart. WHAT! They only scanned my face..... They got me mixed up with someone else. Anyway, still praying that the results will be good. I know you will let us know when you finally find out. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 AAAARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!! Hoping and praying for good news. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Share Posted October 27, 2009 So I guess it looks like all is okay. We went to the Onc today and he did not seem to concerned when he looked through the reports. I was trying to wrap my brain around all the different opinions we were getting in regards to the scan and x-ray's. The no fractures thing had me but from what Katie said it make sense now. The nurse at the dr's office said that it was COPD and not the bones. Then I wondered if you were scanning the bone then how can COPD show up. COPD is in the lungs and not the bones. The Onc said though that if the inflammation or damaged tissue is nearer the plueral lining which is closer to the ribs it can show up or appear that it is in the ribs. So the next course of action is to have a Fused PET/CT on Dec 15th. I asked what the difference was between Fused and normal scans he had been getting. The Onc stated that they overlay the images for comparison. So there you have it. I suppose I should consider this a blessing. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Yes Denise, you should definitely consider this a blessing. It sounds like this fusion thing is just a precaution. They sound pretty sure of what they are seeing but (liability-wise) they can't take chances. Congratulations and here's hoping all is still well after Dec's scan. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 WHEW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Denise- I am so sorry that I missed this original post but at least I didn't have to worry about Tom!!! Sounds like everything is working out OK which is wonderful. You know I have said this about Tom before - YOU CAN'T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN!!! He is such a trooper. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Denise, I've been trying to follow Tom's progress and you certainly have been given a lot of confusing information. This last report doesn't sound too bad. I've never heard of a fused scan either. Live and learn. As always Tom and your family remain in my prayers. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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