Life is changing for us, and it is not for a positive reason

[debilorrah]

Scheduling update: PET scan tomorrow along with more tests and then Thursday we meet with the oncologist and anesthesiologist. OMG I spelled that right!

 

[shadow rabbit10]

Good luck with the PET scan. They are very risky, but are worth it in the long run. I hope all your other visits go well too.

 

[debilorrah]

Good luck with the PET scan. They are very risky, but are worth it in the long run. I hope all your other visits go well too.

Thank you. They told him he can't be around kids for 6 hours after the scan

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

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How come?


So sorry this is all happening to some of the best people I know on BYC! *~*HUGS!*~*PRAYERS*~*

 

[debilorrah]

How come?


So sorry this is all happening to some of the best people I know on BYC! *~*HUGS!*~*PRAYERS*~*

A PET scan is where they inject what is called a tracer into the blood stream and it is radioactive. No sense in lighting the kids up so they glow in the dark.

The PET scan involves a glucose mixture with radioactive materials. Cancer cells RUN towards any sugar in the body, so tonight he can have nothing to eat but protein and NO dairy products except eggs (we all know they are wonderful). So the radioactivity combined with the glucose will give an accurate reading as to where the cancer may or may not have spread.

 

[shadow rabbit10]

Thank you. They told him he can't be around kids for 6 hours after the scan

Lol! Sometimes your not even allowed around other adults! Ah, the joys of radiation.

 

[Haveandtohold]

I'm so sorry to hear this troubling news, how hard for you and your family.

I dunno why G_D hands us these situations sometimes but I do know that if you just put on your best face and wait long enough no matter what your future is one that you will be happy to be in. I'll be praying for you and yours. Be Well.

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

Quote: Lol, no need for glow in the dark kids...
Oooooooooooh. Prayers for Ken, let us know how he does!

 

[Daddas1Punkin]

I'm so sorry to hear this troubling news, how hard for you and your family.

I dunno why G_D hands us these situations sometimes but I do know that if you just put on your best face and wait long enough no matter what your future is one that you will be happy to be in. I'll be praying for you and yours. Be Well.

AMEN!

 

[welasharon]

My husband has recurring cancerous polyps in his stomach and has to have this done ever so often to make sure they are not making happy elsewhere. I must confess I sleep on the couch for a week or two after the test.