Oncology Report

This week has been another busy one. I have made a number of phone calls to get the wheels moving again between both sides of the state. We met with Tom's oncologist tonight. He showed us the scans and we went over the Radiology report. He believes this test to be inconclusive and would like run additional tests. The chest area did not show a definite spot on the Octreoscan but what he called an area of interest. He is ordering a CAT Scan and would also like to have another blood test in about 30 days as the increase in calcitonin levels is not considered significant at this point.

This week I have also made calls to the nurse at U of M as Tom's primary doctor suggested. This Octreoscan was not sent to the Regents at the U of M and it has taken a couple of phone calls to make sure the scans get into the right hands. We are now waiting for the new surgeon to look them over and see what the next step will be at their facility. Along with these phone calls I have been keeping Tom's Case Manager abreast of the information and she is ready to step in and help in whatever we need. She has given me a lot of good advice and direction when I was not sure who to call. I am very glad to have a "professional" to go to with questions. So we are in the waiting pattern again. which is nothing new with this type of disease. It sure makes one think about what's "important" in life.

With school about to begin the kids will be focused on their new year. We are still shopping for their back to school needs which give us parents a different thing to focus on also. Prayer Warriors: Please continue to pray for a clear path from all of the doctors. Pray for our patience as we wait for more tests and their results. Thank you again for so many words of encouragement and comfort.