PET scan and Results

Monday, May 25th I was up early and got a PET scan. If you're wondering what a PET scan is... Well-- it is a scan that is given to people who have cancer. Radio active solution is injected into the patient (me). After the injection I was placed in a dark room for 70 minutes. I was also given a diet 7-up with some other solution given to it. After the 70 minutes it was taken to the CT scan machine. The scan took another 45 minutes. BREATH IN -- BREATH OUT- HOLD YOUR BREATH....... 10 SECONDS LATER.... BREATH. In and out of the machine.

Half way through the scan the tech came in and injected me with contrast. This give you the feeling you just wet you pants. NOT COOL!!


Terry and I had to wait until Thursday to get the results of the PET scan. Meanwhile, Mom, Janell and Jenni all came to Utah for BYU Women's Conference. They all stayed with me. We had a great time together during the morning. We listened to some fantastic talks. We went to the Carl Bloch exhibit which was fantastic. I love spending time with family. After the exhibit Terry and I went to the Doctors office to get results.


Terry and I waited at the Dr. Office for about 45 minutes. Waiting.... waiting..... waiting. He came in a basically told Terry and I the the cancer had moved to the liver. Also, my (only ovary) was feeding the cancer. I would be have surgery for both breasts, lymph nodes and also have my ovary removed. No-mention of the breasts... What am I here for???? Breast Cancer!! I was overwhelmed. I didn't know the questions to ask the doctor at his point. I felt deflated.

The next morning after talking with with my family, I had a lot of questions. I wanted another radiologist to look at the PET scan. Heavens... I wanted my doctor to look at the PET scan. I also thought I needed another opinion. I want to make sure, and if I have to be the noisy girl wanting answers.... I guess that is what I need to be.... the noisy girl. The doctor called and Terry and I gave him all of our requests.

Come to find out..... The doctor called me on Monday morning. He said that the the mass that was on my liver could in fact be blood vessels that had pooled on my liver. A little different then CANCER!! I need to still have an MRI to make this concrete evidence.

So long story---short. I have three appointments next week. Tuesday. Dr. Titensor. Surgeon. Wednesday. MRI Thursday, Dr. Hansen (moms cancer Dr. in Ogden) for a second opinion. I am feeling much more hopeful!!