RAY A Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hi everyone, Had my CT scan done on Monday and then I went home instead of going back to work. As I was laying down the phone rang. It was my onoc. My heart dropped because the last time he called me right after a test was to tell me I had mets to my brain. He told me that he wasn’t calling me with bad news, actual these no sign of cancer in my adrenal glands but the reason he called was they feel that they saw a blood clot in my lung and I had to go to get another CT scan at a different place were they had a brand new and better CT scanner. Long story short, I went and I did have a clot. I went to the emergency room and they admitted me so I could receive blood thinners. One of the doc's told me I would be there for about 4 to 5 days to receive this blood thinner called humiten (sp). The next day a doc came in and said I had to go see my onoc right a way so they can show me how to give myself a shot of another type of blood thinner. SO I got dressed and my wife picked me up and we went to my onoc office, which by the way was only down the street. He came into the room and I gave him the CT scans. He came back and said even he can see the blood clot. I ask him about the adrenal glands and he said they look normal no signs of cancer. But his concern at that point was the blood clot Then they showed my wife how to give me a shot. I needed 2 shots a day for 6 days; at the same time I have to take Coumadin for the rest of my life. I am still scheduled for a PET scan on Feb 3rd I guess I get excited if that test tells us the same thing NO SIGN OF CANCER!!!! I just have a hard time getting my hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ray, Sounds like God was watching over you by getting that CT scan done when you did! Great news that there in no sign of the cancer! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 You will be in our prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 praying for cold pet scan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ray, glad they found no tumors, but awfully glad they found the blood clots in time. My daughter broke her ankle the fall of 2002 and did not get the best of followup care. As a result, she went into the hospital twice with blood clots on the lungs. She, too, had a guardian angel. I imagine your angel gets a chuckle or two watching over you. All the best. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Boy-o-boy, Ray, your angel is putting in overtime! Sometimes, it's good to be under a microscope medically...timing is the key (and we ALL know the answer is "more drugs" no matter what the question...) Glad to see you back from your "three hour tour", Gilligan! xxoo, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ray, Happy for the good turn out you got. Now prayers for all the rest that follows to go as well. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Hey Brother Ray, Are we screwed up or what? This is the first time I was kind of glad to hear someone has a blood clot instead of cancer. BUT, having a blood clot is nothing to sneeze about either! If being on med's will keep you here with us, then I say; HIP HIP HOO-RAY !!! Having NO CANCER in the adrenal gland, MORE HIP HIP HOORAY!!!! YOU GO BRO! That's what I call kicken some serious cancer *ss!! Now we only have to worry about you over the next 6 days???? hummmm! Here's a hug (((((((RAY))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ray, Clean adrenal is GREAT news. Finding clot early is TERRIFIC news. I sometimes think that the only way to stay healthy is the following weekly schedule: Monday - Blood test Tuesday - Xrays Wednesday - CT scans Thursday - MRI Friday - Pet The only way to find trouble early. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Ray, I am glad they found the clot, But I am OVERJOYED that your scans are clean!! (you sound like me, waiting for the other shoe to drop just to get it over with). No reason why you can't remain NED. Somebody's got to... may as well be you. Enjoy, Ray. Truly. Bless you, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Ray, this isn't just great news. It is awsome news! You are a "warrior" in every sense of the word. Congratulations! Take care of that blood clot though!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Sounds like you caught that blood clot in time so HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! about that adrenal gland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Ray, Glad they found the clot early on, and will be keeping fingers crossed that the PET scan comes back with no HOT SPOTS AT ALL. You have handled all of this with such courage and class... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 RAY-So glad to see you are back with such good spirits!! We always love clean scans. As for the injections, at least you can get those at home and not have to be in the hospital. Bld. clots are nothing to mess with. Make sure if you have bad chest pain or increased shortness of breath you get back in to the ER. Love ya! Cindy PS Love the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Ray- Great to have a post from you, and even greater to have it in the GOOD NEWS section! Glad they caught that clot and praying that the PET comes out as good as the CT. You deserve a few breaks here, guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Great to see you in the good news. Sounds like you've had a real fun time. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Good for you Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Ray, I am an old lady and anytime there is time to celebrate, no matter what age, do so. That is great news you are reporting, the blood clot will be gone soon. Celebrate with a large bottle of Coke for dinner.....worry about tomorrow tomorrow, not today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Hello Ray!!! So nice to see ya posting here!!!! and so very HAPPY, cancer is gone, don't get much better than that!! Sounds like it was also a good thing they got the blood clot early, much going right for you right now, WELL DESERVED!!! good things happin in 04, God bless and stay well!! Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 MRI's taken 12/18/03 - 2 brain mets found- named em Frick & Frack PET taken 1/5 - hot spot in mediastinum May be cancer?? "Absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Ray, hey man, glad the caught the clot!!! Great news on the scan too. I too am scheduled for a CT on Feb. 3rd. We will be the 2/3 brigade for excellent, clean scans. You must have a strong wife because I really don't think my wife could give me shots!!! Hang tough and keep the Faith. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Hey Ray, sounds like great news about the scan. Now that they found the clots they can treat them. Take it one day at a time and enjoy each day. Celebrate the clean scan, it is truly good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Ray, Bill is on Coumadin permanently as well. It's a good thing - wouldn't want another clot causing you problems. Here's to NO CANCER!! Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rick m Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 thats great news!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 Ray, great news on the adrenal glands, and even though I sure wish you didn't have a clot or have to take coumadin forever, it's good they found it so soon. So now that is not a problem but a solution. And yes, dear husband David C, I will gladly be able to give you shots! Bend over! It's just darn gross out surgical medical shows on the discovery channel that I can't tolerate! Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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