It's been a while since I updated here. Everything was bopping along pretty good until my PSA started rising. When it got over 2.0, my oncologist sent me for a Prostascint scan. This scan is the only thing they have for looking for lymph node disease from prostate cancer.
I've had two Prostascint scans in the past and nothing was found. This time, I was in the unusual situation of asking for prayers that they would find something. I wanted something to show up that would explain my rising PSA. Well, the prayers worked. They found some disease. Here is their description:
"Findings consistent with early metastatic disease to omental lymph nodes involving predominately root of the mesentery."
Now you know as much as I know!
My oncologist, on seeing the report, sent it to my radiologist and referred me to him also. I have talked with the radiologist. He has read the report and seen the pictures. He next must get the CT scan they took at the same time and use it for targeting the radiation. He called this week to follow up and said he is still waiting on the CT images.
It appears that I have more radiation coming. I had 39 sessions almost two years ago and tolerated it very well. The biggest problem was getting there everyday, 5 days per week. I don't know how many days I will have to go this time.
Well, that's all I know. I'll try to keep everyone posted. Thank you for your prayers and I ask that you continue lifting my name up to our Lord.
1 comment:
Praying for you for sure...always do! Keep me up to date okay. Hope all those sweet babies are doing well!
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