Not good news

I received a copy of my scan report on Thursday at the NJ oncology facility but Dr. Windsor is on vacation this week so we didn't discuss it. I sent an e-mail to Dr. K's office on Tuesday to notify her of my scans and to expect the report, and hadn't heard anything back by Friday. Friday afternoon I called and left a message, but didn't hear back.

The report indicates that almost all of my lung mets have grown, one by 34%, and refers to a large met in my left lung that had not been mentioned since early 2008. In fact, on the last two scans, the radiologists indicate there is "no evidence" of the met, but this report indicates the met grew from the previous scan and is now more than 2 cms in size. To write that Ed and I are angry and confused is an understatement and with no one to discuss the results with for at least another day, we are trying to enjoy the weekend and leave the frustration for tomorrow. I don't know what this does for my chances for lung surgery, but I'm guessing that the window of opportunity may have just slammed shut.

I don't want to speculate any more and would rather share the facts, so I will post once I have spoken with Dr. K. Thank you, as always, for keeping us in your thoughts.