I had my latest Oncology visit on Wednesday (9/23). I'd just had my PET scan the week before and it was time for my results. As we turned into the complex that the office is in, I couldnt stop the tears. I told myself I wouldnt cry and honestly, I hadnt cried arriving at the office since the first few times going there. I was just SO nervous.
Anyway, it was early and I knew I wouldnt have to wait long to see the doctor because the day hadnt picked up yet, but it felt like I waited an eternity (I didnt - maybe half an hour). I played with Caleb and let B make me laugh to stay calm - then the door swung open and there he was! I ♥ my doctor, he's so genuine and pretty funny too. There's good and not so good news.
The good news - excellent bloodwork and NO new enlarged nodes. Even a few that are smaller.
The not so good news - Some of my residual nodes in my chest and neck show some activity and have enlarged a bit.
Since Im feeling good, and my bloodwork was perfect, my doctor is not ready to say there is a problem. He is concerned, however, and I have to be watched closely. The enlarged nodes could be from anything - an infection etc, BUT, it could be early recurrence. I had an enormous amount of disease before, so a recurrence is a definite possibility. I hope thats not the case but we will see. I WILL fight again if I have to. :)
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