Hi.
Well the results from Richard's MRI came back. The results look good with post treatment changes where the cancer was, but no finding for tumor. We were hoping for an"all clear" but the RO has ordered a PET scan. She told us that the report mentioned a "thickening" and she wants a definitive answer instead of waiting. Both the RO and the H&N surgeon are very reassuring that this is scar tissue and expect the Pet won't show any tumor. The node has shrunk up and the H&N surgeon said, that upon examination, everything looks good. Richard's appointment for the Pet will be on July 26th. So, we have to wait awhile longer for our answer.

Has anyone else had this experience? It seems that most people have a Pet post treatment. David, I know you had 2 MRI scans before the 3rd "all clear." Why didn't your doctors do other testing at the time?

After all the treatment, it's going to be several months for everything to return to it's "new normal." I guess I expected them to wait another couple of months before another test. The RO wants to have an answer for us now and she is pretty pro-active about getting things done. Well, that's our news. We are staying optimistic, but as you all know, waiting is so difficult.

We are planning to make a big move by spring and we are starting to get our house together. After almost 30yrs in one home we have accumulated soooo much stuff. From the big city to the country and closer to our daughter and grandgirlies. Richard would also like to complete one more job before we move. A little more money would come in handy. Sorry I'm starting to ramble, but going through this testing again brings back memories of the diagnosis and treatment. We've gotten back to doing all of our normal activities and routine, but this is a painful reminder uncertainty will always be hanging over our heads. However, we never lose tract of how very lucky we are and are grateful for every day on God's green earth. Any comments would be appreciated...Geri