10/10/08

Haven't p0sted in a while but all has been good. On 10/06/08, I went in for a PET scan. This has nothing to do with dogs or cats but stands for Positron Emission Tomography during which a radioactive glycogen is introduced into my system. I then have to lie still for about an hour (no reading or even listening to my MP3--so I took a nap) while the glycogen circulates throughout my body. The theory is that since cancer cells grow much more rapidly than normal ones, they will accumulate more radioactivity and show up when imaged by a large machine. The actual scan took about 30 minutes and included my whole head and body, except for my arms and lower legs.

Then came the wait for the results. Three days later, I had a routine visit with my radiologist, Dr. Becker, who has become my regular oncologist physician by default. Looking at my charts, and reviewing the results of previous blood tests and the latest PET, he pronounced, "Nothing but good news!" In fact, Dr. Becker admitted he wished his cholesteral levels were like mine! All other parameters were within the "normal" range. What a relief! Although I've been feeling great, probably close to 100% of my former self, there is always a little bit of apprehension during these routine check-ups. I have learned to give this whole issue to God, but that does not eliminate the nagging fear of the disease returning.

I called Geri immediately after appointment and relayed the good news. We were both happy, relieved and grateful to our loving Heavenly Father.

Thank you Lord, for You and for life itself!