it's all medical terms...but if you read the 'Impression' you may be able to understand it then......unremarkable means: good/great
CT of the chest without contrast:
Clinical history: Malignant neoplasm of the spienic fiexure, Comparison with PET CT 1/19/2012 was made.
Technique: Multidetector imaging was performed through the chest. Coronal reconstructions were performed.
Findings: The lungs are clear of nodules, effusions, infiltrate or consolidation.
The trachea, mainstem bronchi and segments are unremarkable.
No suspicious hilar, mediastinal or axillary adenopathy is noted. A small hiatal hernia is present. The aorta, heart, pericardium, thyroid, great vessels and pulmonary arteries are unremarkable.
The bones are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION: Small hiatal hernia.
CT of the abdomen and pelvis without contrast:
Technique: Multidetector imaging was obtained through the abdomen and pelvis with oral contrast.
Coronal reconstructions were performed.
Findings: The liver demonstrates a small area of decreased attenuation in the right lobe image 50 measuring 6 x 8 mm. This was shown to represent a hypermetabolic lesion on the comparison CT however on the noncontrast imaging previously it was not low-attenuation. This may represent an area of scarring post treatment. The fatty infiltration of the liver appears to have improved from the comparison study. Surgical clips are seen in the right anterior hepatic lobe images 61-64. The spleen, pancreas and adrenals are unremarkable. The kidneys are unremarkable.
There is no bowel obstruction. There is no ascites or adenopathy in the abdomen. The gallbladder is surgically absent.
The aorta, IVC, illaca, mesenteric vessels, portosplenic confluence and renal vessels are unremarkable.
There is no pelvic adenopathy, free fluid or masses. The bladder is unremarkable. Postsurgical changes are identified in the right anterior abdominal wall. The uterus and adnexa are unremarkable.
The bones are unremarkable.
IMPRESSION:
1. Small area of decreased attenuation in the liver where previously a metabolic lesion was seen on the 1/19/2012 PET/CT. Findings may be secondary to scarring.
2. Less fatty infiltration of the liver from comparison study.
3. Post cholecystectomy. Surgical clips identified within the liver.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Miracles Happen! I'm living proof!!!! Thurs., Jan. 24th
I feel like I'm dreaming and it's NOT a nightmare! This was a long journey, not only for myself but for my family and YOU!
Praise you Lord Jesus Christ!
I've been feeling so good these last few months and so relieved to hear the results of this scan that I had 7 weeks ago (if I wasn't so head strong, I would have found out then and really enjoyed my holidays but this just makes it like another great Christmas present).
Looking back = watching some TV shows and hearing 'stuff' about cancer kind of gave me a clue that I was okay.....I heard, if you get up to go to the bathroom between the hour of 2 to 3 AM that you have problems with your liver; if you have a coating on your tongue...which I HAD both! I also had this 'growth' (kind of pimple like) on my eyelid and never knew what it was or how to treat it. I did notice with the chemo that it had gone away. I also had an infection in my mouth (where I had a root canal done years ago) which I let go for at least a year (which I feel was the beginning of my cancer)......these were some of the symptoms I noticed on myself....could it be? I don't have any of them now....
My last chemo treatments was in late August. I only went 2 times instead of 3 due to the symptoms being so horrid. Then in September I went to Sloan to meet with the oncologist that does the liver pump (and if you read my blog = she was such a terrible person!) and with her attitude I/we decided to hold off. I was expecting to go to my niece's wedding in S.C. in late October (so I didn't want to start chemo again before that, knowing how terrible I'd feel), then the hurricane came and devastated this area - more so NYC....IF I had gone for the PUMP, I would have had the hardest time getting to the city. God is right there!!!! HE knew that this was happening! Then I finally made an appointment with Dr. May in November. I needed my port flushed and she requested that I go for a scan to see what was going on. Putting it off until the week after Thanksgiving I finally went - December 5th. I usually call to ask for a copy of the scan which Dr. May is always accommodating me and doing so...but feeling so good and knowing the holidays were upon us, I decided to wait and if I'd get a call - I wasn't even going to answer....I just didn't want to know....I wanted to enjoy my Christmas holidays with my family. Finally, knowing that my port needed to be flushed again, I hesitantly called to make the appointment and to find out the results of the scan. I called a few weeks ago and they were so busy I had to wait (10 weeks) until yesterday. --so many things go through your (my) mind....IF I did do the pump = then they would have said the same thing - disease free....but look what I would have had to go through....another 'full' cut on my liver PLUS another incision for the pump....AND having to go back and forth to NYC every other week PLUS to have to put up with that arrogant doctor! God does work in mysterious ways.....
My next appointment to see Dr. May will be in three (3) months. I will have to go back to have my port flushed every 6 to 8 weeks.
My journey has come to a 'stop sign' and hopefully with God's grace and prayers my miracle will continue until I am definitely in total remission (not sure how long that is - with breast cancer it's five (5) years; maybe the same with any type of cancer).
Diagnosed with Stage IV (4) Colon Cancer in October/November 2009 and began chemo in January 2010; on and off, surgery, on and off, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and some horrid symptoms, not all bad, not all good either....I AM A SURVIVOR!
Laughter and staying positive is the best medicine. Here it is, easy for me to say at this point in my life. Thee were times that I just wanted to 'stop' all of it....but with YOU, and my family, I continued on.....
Not sure how often I will blog....maybe once a month.....don't be a stranger...I'm on line with my emails and on facebook.
I can never express the 'thankful, joyous feeling' knowing that you all have walked me through this journey with the help of God, Jesus, Blessed Mother, all the Saints.....etc.....
Love to you all - always stay positive and BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! I'm living proof!
Praise you Lord Jesus Christ!
I've been feeling so good these last few months and so relieved to hear the results of this scan that I had 7 weeks ago (if I wasn't so head strong, I would have found out then and really enjoyed my holidays but this just makes it like another great Christmas present).
Looking back = watching some TV shows and hearing 'stuff' about cancer kind of gave me a clue that I was okay.....I heard, if you get up to go to the bathroom between the hour of 2 to 3 AM that you have problems with your liver; if you have a coating on your tongue...which I HAD both! I also had this 'growth' (kind of pimple like) on my eyelid and never knew what it was or how to treat it. I did notice with the chemo that it had gone away. I also had an infection in my mouth (where I had a root canal done years ago) which I let go for at least a year (which I feel was the beginning of my cancer)......these were some of the symptoms I noticed on myself....could it be? I don't have any of them now....
My last chemo treatments was in late August. I only went 2 times instead of 3 due to the symptoms being so horrid. Then in September I went to Sloan to meet with the oncologist that does the liver pump (and if you read my blog = she was such a terrible person!) and with her attitude I/we decided to hold off. I was expecting to go to my niece's wedding in S.C. in late October (so I didn't want to start chemo again before that, knowing how terrible I'd feel), then the hurricane came and devastated this area - more so NYC....IF I had gone for the PUMP, I would have had the hardest time getting to the city. God is right there!!!! HE knew that this was happening! Then I finally made an appointment with Dr. May in November. I needed my port flushed and she requested that I go for a scan to see what was going on. Putting it off until the week after Thanksgiving I finally went - December 5th. I usually call to ask for a copy of the scan which Dr. May is always accommodating me and doing so...but feeling so good and knowing the holidays were upon us, I decided to wait and if I'd get a call - I wasn't even going to answer....I just didn't want to know....I wanted to enjoy my Christmas holidays with my family. Finally, knowing that my port needed to be flushed again, I hesitantly called to make the appointment and to find out the results of the scan. I called a few weeks ago and they were so busy I had to wait (10 weeks) until yesterday. --so many things go through your (my) mind....IF I did do the pump = then they would have said the same thing - disease free....but look what I would have had to go through....another 'full' cut on my liver PLUS another incision for the pump....AND having to go back and forth to NYC every other week PLUS to have to put up with that arrogant doctor! God does work in mysterious ways.....
My next appointment to see Dr. May will be in three (3) months. I will have to go back to have my port flushed every 6 to 8 weeks.
My journey has come to a 'stop sign' and hopefully with God's grace and prayers my miracle will continue until I am definitely in total remission (not sure how long that is - with breast cancer it's five (5) years; maybe the same with any type of cancer).
Diagnosed with Stage IV (4) Colon Cancer in October/November 2009 and began chemo in January 2010; on and off, surgery, on and off, CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, and some horrid symptoms, not all bad, not all good either....I AM A SURVIVOR!
Laughter and staying positive is the best medicine. Here it is, easy for me to say at this point in my life. Thee were times that I just wanted to 'stop' all of it....but with YOU, and my family, I continued on.....
Not sure how often I will blog....maybe once a month.....don't be a stranger...I'm on line with my emails and on facebook.
I can never express the 'thankful, joyous feeling' knowing that you all have walked me through this journey with the help of God, Jesus, Blessed Mother, all the Saints.....etc.....
Love to you all - always stay positive and BELIEVE IN MIRACLES! I'm living proof!
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Friday, January 11th - 12:23 AM
I only wrote the time (on my posting) because I haven't gone to bed yet and it still feels like Thursday!
I finally got up the nerve to make an appointment to have my port flushed....this is week #7 and they ask that you have it done between 6 to 8 weeks.....it will be 10 weeks but still okay.....so my appointment is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23rd.... I will find out the results of my scan at that time too....its been so long that Dr. May may want to do another one! NOT!!!
I'm feeling really good....have lots of energy and getting lots of things done! Cleaning out rooms and straightening them out - not throwing much (if anything) away but putting them in their own places! --if you know me, I HATE to throw anything out!!!
Still putting some Christmas decorations away....a few a day....I took the tree down on January 2nd....everytime I walked past it, it made my stomach ache! Just seeing the branches drooping made me so sad....and I knew when the ornaments were off - the tree would perk up again! and it did!!! It looks wonderful! outside on the front deck! I couldn't move it any where else as we still had snow on it.
I'm getting a little tired of seeing my Santa's around and a few extra decorations...so I'm sure they will be put away in the next day or two. I do have snowflakes on my windows, which I'm sure I may keep for another month....it is winter = even though the last few days feels like spring is in the air! Way to early to say that -- we can still get a lot of snow!!! 2 1/2 to 3 more months....anything is possible!!!!
Had a great month of December....celebrating Christmas with the Marra's, the following day with the Sinatra side and then it was just us on Christmas Day....New Years Eve was with our friends that live in this area -- my favorite holiday!! Enjoyed seeing everyone!!!
Nicholas and Charlie are planning a ski weekend in Colorado, Paul maybe going back to Miami for a month or maybe two (if he gets work) and Sam - well, her classes just started on Monday and she already has plans for her spring break - and they aren't planned for up here!
I finally got up the nerve to make an appointment to have my port flushed....this is week #7 and they ask that you have it done between 6 to 8 weeks.....it will be 10 weeks but still okay.....so my appointment is scheduled for Wednesday, January 23rd.... I will find out the results of my scan at that time too....its been so long that Dr. May may want to do another one! NOT!!!
I'm feeling really good....have lots of energy and getting lots of things done! Cleaning out rooms and straightening them out - not throwing much (if anything) away but putting them in their own places! --if you know me, I HATE to throw anything out!!!
Still putting some Christmas decorations away....a few a day....I took the tree down on January 2nd....everytime I walked past it, it made my stomach ache! Just seeing the branches drooping made me so sad....and I knew when the ornaments were off - the tree would perk up again! and it did!!! It looks wonderful! outside on the front deck! I couldn't move it any where else as we still had snow on it.
I'm getting a little tired of seeing my Santa's around and a few extra decorations...so I'm sure they will be put away in the next day or two. I do have snowflakes on my windows, which I'm sure I may keep for another month....it is winter = even though the last few days feels like spring is in the air! Way to early to say that -- we can still get a lot of snow!!! 2 1/2 to 3 more months....anything is possible!!!!
Had a great month of December....celebrating Christmas with the Marra's, the following day with the Sinatra side and then it was just us on Christmas Day....New Years Eve was with our friends that live in this area -- my favorite holiday!! Enjoyed seeing everyone!!!
Nicholas and Charlie are planning a ski weekend in Colorado, Paul maybe going back to Miami for a month or maybe two (if he gets work) and Sam - well, her classes just started on Monday and she already has plans for her spring break - and they aren't planned for up here!
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