Test Results... Another Big Day Coming Up

Well, we received the test results from last week's PET and CT scans and they were less than what we prayed for. The spot under my arm is still there and based on the tests has not changed very much. I think it shrunk something like 0.1 Cm's but it was still being picked up by the PET scan. So after talking with our doctor we are going to try again with another needle biopsy.

As you may recall, we tried to have a needle biopsy done back in February but was unable to extract any tissue samples due to its size and location. It's current size is 1.3 Cm's and is stashed somewhere deep in my left armpit. They are going to try another method of extraction and see if they can get a hold of it this time. The procedure is scheduled for Wednesday. We are delaying the 7th round of chemo for this procedure so we are now praying that it will go well and they can get enough tissue for testing. Honestly, I am at the point where I will be extremely adamant that they keep trying until they get what they need. We need to know what we are dealing with. Apparently there can be additional risks involved with this type of extraction method so I would appreciate every one's prayers tomorrow. Luckily we didn't have to wait too long to get in for the biopsy so to further delay treatment. If all goes well tomorrow I would expect to start the next round of chemo on Friday or Monday.

Amanda and I have appreciated your continued support and prayers during this testing phase. I think this is harder than the actual chemo because of the unknown factor. We just don't know what the doctor's will find and what they will want to do about it. There has been a lot of talking about different options but we are still hopeful that it will be negative. Amanda or I will update you as soon as we know something.

Thanks,

B