For those of you who have been on this journey, you are all to well aware of how this impacts your life. Last week was the first post op PET scan (and an MRI for extra shits & giggles). And guess what....there is a spot on both, right about where the surgery was; and because that area is where radiation and surgery were there isn't a for sure answer as to what the spot really is. Tissue still irritated from prior treatments, something that was missed, or something new.
The surgeon looked and looked and didn't see any visible signs of abnormal cells, though there are still a few areas where she could see cartilage and bone. Those areas had mucosal membrane removed during surgery, and we were told they take time to heal, and that the areas around them were healing. Waiting for an MRI next month, and 3 months for the PET (unless they see something earlier).
I think this is the new norm, learning to live with the unknown, living in remission while fearing a relapse. So, in general, we do more things for us, and try to remain positive (I am a huge believer in the power of a positive attitude). And for all these reasons we will spend a little more time in the Houston heat this summer.
Go Green & Hook'em