October 17, 2005

A Good News Update

Last Friday I went for both an MRI and a PET scan. The PET scan is like a bone scan except it picks up high metabolism (usually tumors) in soft tissues. I had to refrain from any carbohydrates, alcohol or caffeine for 24 hours preceding the test.

Then they injected me with some radioactive glucose about an hour and a half before the scan.

A week ago I had a CAT scan were they saw something in my brain – much to my wife’s surprise. She has always insisted there was never anything there.

However, CAT scans do not show soft tissues well. That why they sent me for the MRI. As soon as the doctor saw the MRI, he immediately scheduled me for the radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

Today I went to the radiation doctor where she laid out the expected side effects and how long the treatment would be. They expect to zap me every day for 14 days – skipping weekends. I scheduled to start on Thursday.

Later, at home, she called and said she just got the results from the PET scan. The brain tumors did not show up on the PET scan. That means they are dormant. They may have been there for years. I have no dizziness or headaches. She cancelled my radiation treatment and said she wants another MRI in three months.

I’m still on for the chemo on Wednesday. Now I may see a little light at the end of the tunnel and it may not be another train.

Posted by The Vorlon at October 17, 2005 4:49 PM
Comments

Ted,

Thankfully some good news!

I knew the Vorlon wife was wrong!

I just had an two MRIs within a one week period. Mrs. Depraved Brain told the neurologist he was wasting his time in checking my brain also.

I think the two of them try to team up on us when we have our backs turned!

If the problem is only on one front (lung), that makes a much better situation. Still not pleasant, but workable.

Within time, after the chemo, you'll be feeling much better.

Mrs. Depraved Brain and I both send our love to both you and the Vorlon wife.

Posted by: reb orrell at October 17, 2005 7:58 PM

Women consider it part of the wedding vows to make their husbands look bad.

Thank you for you kind thoughts and words.

Posted by: Ted at October 17, 2005 8:00 PM

I guess that means the Vorlon wife and Mrs. Depraved Brain are doing what comes natural to them!

Posted by: Reb Orrell at October 18, 2005 7:44 AM