The Journey Continues:Update from pet scan and appointment

Yesterday was a long day.  We left Enid about 7:45 am and walked back into the house at 7:00 pm.  Richard had chemo, a pet scan and than saw a Doctor.  The Doctor told us that the pet scan still showed spots but they are still  located in the neck area.  They are going to compare the pet scan to the one that was done in the fall to see if the cancer is still the same, better or worse.  The remark was made that there was small uptake which means that the pet scan lit up in certain areas.  In the past we have heard words other than  small about the uptake.

The pet scan also lit up in his sinus area.  The Doctor also looked into his left ear and said it was still red and that there might have have been a hole but wasn't sure.  She did say that she saw a blood streak. She instructed him to continue the drops in his ears and started him on an oral medicine.  He will follow up with the ear, nose throat Dr. here in Enid on Monday.

He will do chemo again in three weeks.  He will also be doing an IVIG infusion after the chemo and than to see the Doctor at 2:30.  The good news is that is blood work was great!! White counts really good and his kidney function level is almost back down to normal!!

Thanks so much for the prayers!!! : )

Psalm 106:1

New International Version (NIV)

¹ Praise the Lord.^[a]

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
    his love endures forever.