phewwwww....we are exhausted! We started this morning and just got done not more than an hour ago. We had to go to Tacoma today to get a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan. The procedure involves injecting a nuclear (becuase it's radioactive) chemical cocktail that contains Flourine and Glucose. Basically the cancer absorbs the sugar more rapidly then the normal body cells so when the scan is completed the cancer will show up like a christmas tree. After the injection you get to sit for 45min by yourself with no talking or thinking (pretty much impossible for Dad LOL). After that they did the scan with the machine below...
They did a detailed lung scan and then they did a full body scan; total time for the appointment was 2hrs. Afterwards we hit Burger King and had some milkshakes (booyah) and then we went back to the scanner facilities and grabbed the CD with the imagery on it.
After that we rushed back to Poulsbo to get S1N2 and that only took a few minutes. No ill effects from either event today.
Becuase he wasn't able to take his full set of meds this morning Dad did feel a little more pain than he has been feeling. He's also had some night sweats over the past few evenings.
By the way, please ensure you review the Q&A page for a list of all the questions that have been submitted and answered.
In Christ
They did a detailed lung scan and then they did a full body scan; total time for the appointment was 2hrs. Afterwards we hit Burger King and had some milkshakes (booyah) and then we went back to the scanner facilities and grabbed the CD with the imagery on it.
After that we rushed back to Poulsbo to get S1N2 and that only took a few minutes. No ill effects from either event today.
Becuase he wasn't able to take his full set of meds this morning Dad did feel a little more pain than he has been feeling. He's also had some night sweats over the past few evenings.
By the way, please ensure you review the Q&A page for a list of all the questions that have been submitted and answered.
In Christ
My friend I am truly sorry to find out that your condition is more seriuos than originally thought. I hate it when bad things happen to good people. I have not met many people as grounded and true as you.
ReplyDeletePlease know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Be strong and you can beat this it has been done before.
Miss you and am hoping for the best.
Brad
I agree with Brad...horrible things always happen to good people. You are a very strong person so please don't lose hope. I hope your treatments will be the miracle u need. My thoughts are with you and your family..Amy
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