Well my twin brother Paul came and went. It was fantastic having him here but the 10 days went so quickly.
The whole time he was here I was worried about the results I was about to receive from a PET Scan that I did just when he arrived. Ever since I knew I was going to take the PET Scan all decision making was put on hold. The diagnosis was going to tell me if the cancer had spread and I felt like I couldn't make any decisions about anything until I knew the results.
I've been thinking of moving house because of the stairs leading up to my apartment. My parents find it difficult to climb and since my surgery, I have also found it difficult to climb. And of course Choochie Boy is having a hard time too.
I also want to go on holidays. Decisions on this and many other things were being held up by the scan results.
Well on Thursday I went to see the doctor who sent me for the PET Scan and the results were very good indeed. They showed no sign of active cancer. I still have quite a bit of pain but it seems most likely that the pain is due to the operation I had since so many nerves were damaged during the operation and also the numbness is still wearing off from it. However there is a small percentage of cancers that don't show up with the PET Scan so I will be having a CTScan sometime in the next 2 weeks to verify the results.
Anyway while I still need to remain vigilant and go for checks every 2 months since mesothelioma often tends to come back, it is a massively huge relief for me. I only wish I had the results before Paul came so I could have relaxed with him more. But hey, who's complaining?
Well the year is coming to a close and it has certainly been quite a full on year to say the least. I will be starting this coming year on a high and I wish very one reading this also has a wonderful year coming up. All the best for 2008!!
Photo above: Paul and me.
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7 comments:
Hey Anita,
Nice photo of you & Paul.
Don't feel bad about the worrying - it was to be expected & I'm sure just having Paul around was great.
It's soooo good about the news re: Pet scan & good timing too...
So have a great New Year's Eve - you will be there before me - and I look forward to catching up when I get home (9/1)
Take care, MM xx
Anita- I am so thrilled about your good results with the PET scan. Let's hope 2008 is a happy and healthier year for everyone , Choochie included!
Hi Anita,
Happy New Year and a HUGE mazeltov on the fantastic news re the PET scan. We are all so very happy for you and fingers crossed that your CT scan will show up the same results.
Looking forward to catching up soon. Zoe is unwell yet again so hopefully within the next few weeks.
Love fee, billy, zach & zoe xx
Anita
I regulary check your space to see how you are going and i am so thrilled to read about your last pet scan. I spent a little time with Paul when he was here last month and he kept filling me in on how you are. So this is just a little note to wish you all the very best for 2008 and may tou enjoy health and happiness
Danny
Hey Anita,
I hope you have a wonderful year and we're all so happy to hear your test results. Looking forward to our visit at pesach,
love Ruth
Hi Anita
Great (GREAT!!!) news on the results of the PET Scan. I'm hoping that this is the start of a run of good fortune, one which you're certainly deserving of.
With regards, Ken L.
Thank you all your kind comments. I have the CT Scan results now and it is all good. I will post on it now. I know that my good results are all do to all the support , good wishes and prayers that I had over the last 8 moths since I was diagnosed.
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