"Stable CT with no significant change in the tracheo-oesophageal primary or the paramediastinal pulmonary fibrosis."
That was the conclusion of the scan I had this morning, which was both excellent news and not particularly surprising since the recent PET scan was also clear. The residual mass currently measures 1.6 x 1.2 x 1.6cm. I have some scarring in my lungs (pulmonary fibrosis) from the radiotherapy, though that has been there for a while. I can't remember if I've mentioned it here before, but my oncologist says it is nothing to worry about, though it does mean I probably won't be a world-record marathon runner (there goes one highly cherished dream down the drain).
And as small mercies, the two cannulas I received in the recent PET and CT scans have been the quickest and most painless of their kind I've experienced so far.
In Edinburgh news, last night we signed a contract leasing out our apartment when we leave and today I signed a shipping contract to get our books and clothes over there.
About Me
- byron smith
- Australia
- Byron is a husband, and father of two small children. He keeps worms, bees and a compost pile, with a small garden to justify them. In his spare time, he is an ecological ethicist, author, activist, speaker, assistant minister and postgraduate student.
2 comments:
hi Byron! Just wanted to say that all this news is fantastic. Praise God!
And "nice work" on the Column 8 mention again. :)
Yes, praise God indeed! After a terrible year or so, the last twelve months have had much to celebrate.
As for column 8, I must say that it wasn't my idea.
Hope you're both well.
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