Joe B Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I just arrived back at work from my CT appointment in Ann Arbor today... This is the first test I've had since a PET SCAN in early november, 03 (4 weeks after surgery). At that time the PET SCAN indicated a "very small focal uptake with an SUV of 2.6" that could have represented 1) a positive lymph node in the chest, OR 2) left over inflammation from surgery (false positive). Nothing else registered on the PET. Since that time I have had 28 radiation treatments and 5 rounds of chemo.....I completed everything last Monday (2/16) I am praying for No Evidence of Disease... I meet with the doctor next Wednesday (3/3).. I will report back when I find out the result.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick m Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 praying and hoping you get the ned you r looking for and deserve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 You have more patience than I, my friend......when I have a Monday morning CT Scan and an appt on Wednesday -- my oncology nurse usually gets a call from me Monday afternoon for the results.......I am too anxious/impatient to wait 2 days!!!! I will be thinking positive thoughts and praying that you hear the beautiful words "NED"!!!!!!!!! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 2 days.. I wish!! no, NEXT wednesday- which is 8 days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 8 DAYS????????????? If I had to wait 8 days to find out, it wouldn't matter WHAT the results were -- I would already have dropped dead from a anxiety-induced heart attack..... Just teasing -- just keep doing what you have been doing and I'm sure everything will be just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Joe~ Best wishes for a clean scan. I'll be thinking of you on the 3rd, let us know. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Dear Joe, God is watching over you. I will continue to keep you in my prayers, and I will look for your GOOD NEWS MESSAGE in the GOOD NEWS FORUM. 8 Days, but who's counting????? Wait, wait and WAIT some more! All I can say to that is, We're getting good at waiting! I use to say: "God's way of teaching us patience is by putting us in the LONGEST line in the grocery store" I think I might have to make some changes in my saying. God Bless and Stay Strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Joe, praying you are NED, Ry doesn't want you to be sick when he tp's your house. Seriously the very best for you my friend. Praying for us all(daveG and Ry too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Praying that you hear those positive words and can continue your life with this ordeal in the past. I'll be watching for your good news report. Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Dear JoeB, The waiting game is one of the worst parts in this cancer treatment. You want to know but, you don't want to know. (Boy, that message was deep!) Seriously, hoping and praying for excellent news for you. God bless us all, Sam'swifeShirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 My prayers are with you, Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Joe-- I know the feeling of waiting and wondering. You will be in my prayers--here's praying for hope and strength and all things good. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Joe, I'm with Heather - 8 days - they would have to come tell me the results in the local mental institution. Here's a big prayer for clean scans. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Joe - Sending good vibes for good results your way! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Joe, Hoping the results are that you and NED start what turns out to be a close relationship that lasts for many, many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 When I have tests/scans I obtain copies of the reports within a few days of the test or scan, before I meet with the ordering physician. This allows me time to come up with specific questions regarding treatment options, or to ask about what some of the more unusual results really means for me. I just wondered if others did this as well. I have to pay for the copies of the actual films, as well as copies of the reports, but it's worth it to me to know what I'm up against so that the time I spend with the doctor is focused on what to do next instead of me sitting there shell shocked by the latest news. I've had to deal with most of this alone, so that was part of the reasoning behind finding out the results and dealing with it on an emotional level before I meet with the physician. That and I just plain don't handle the waiting very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Dear Joe, I will be praying for you and that you get good results from your tests. All my best to you. Please let us know how everything goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Joe Hope you get great news next week. Will be thinking of you and sending positive vibes!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Joe, It looks like you went after this cancer pretty aggressively. Im Praying for great results. Waiting is the worst part. Heather, I thought I was the only one that bugged Beth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Ray -- Beth EXPECTS the call.....I think she waits for it In fact, after this past appointment, they decided that the two day span between the CT Scan and the appt was too long and we have the next one scheduled with only a ONE DAY wait.....and you and I both know I am STILL gonna make that call 4 hours after the scan!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Dear Joe, Will be praying for NED.. I must agree 8 days is a long time to wait, the only good thing about waiting is more prayers can be said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 My second response was actually supposed to be a separate post altogether. Sorry about that, Joe. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 25, 2004 Author Share Posted February 25, 2004 I just received a voice mail from the nurse at my Oncologists office.... He (my Onc) looked at the CT film, She reported that everything is "fine" .. that there are some changes in the lung due to Radiation treament, but they expect that to be the case... aside from that they said everything looks alright. I will get the full report when I meet with him next Wednesday... Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 That was nice of them to anticipate your worry.... Good news!! Congratulations, may you take many more of these little steps and one day find yourself waay out from diagnosis. Stay well. You are in my prayers, all of us are. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Alriiiiiiiiiiight, Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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