Other than a bulging disc or two and some continuing issues with my ribs, my scans showed that my bone mets are stable and nothing else is new. Dr. Yamada had not seen the reports but viewed the films, so I'll have to discuss the disc and rib issues with someone else. He doesn't need to see me again for six months, so that is very good news.
My CT scans have been showing a fractured (fourth or fifth) rib since January, and no one has shown any concern about this. The bone scan refers to "fracture deformities" in the front part of my left fourth, fifth and ninth ribs, but I find it difficult to believe that I could possibly have a fractured rib (or ribs) that hasn't healed for eight months. I'll discuss it with Dr. Windsor, my NJ oncologist, since he is the next doctor I see (on September 4).
So, there seems to be no impediment to my scheduling surgery with Dr. Flores (the thoracic surgeon) when I see him on September 23. The only scans I have left are CT scans, which Dr. Flores wants to review before I see him, so I'll have those done the week of September 14.
I'll be back after chemo on September 4. In the meantime, enjoy the rest of August and don't worry if I don't write before then.
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So very happy to hear the results... See..... All that anxiety for nothing! Keep up the great attitude and forge on forward. I am behind you all !!
Hey there ~ just catching up! I love reading happy news! Keep hanging in there...we are all sending positive vibes, thoughts, prayers your way!
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