Tag Archives: CT scan

Getting Busy

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Alan

Hello! Last week I had my monthly follow up with the oncologist.  Unfortunately, my tumor markers have risen significantly and the results from my CT and ultrasound, both taken when I was recently in the hospital due to my blocked … Continue reading →

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It really IS all about the parking.

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Alan

Here we are, several treatments, scans, tests and appointments later and, unfortunately, the cancer continues to grow.  Both the CT and tumor markers show increased cancer activity.  All tumors seen in the previous two scans have increased in size. There … Continue reading →

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Nothing big, just an update

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Alan

Good morning. I went yesterday to have a scheduled PET CT.  Nothing huge to report, other than they let me go home!  (Why does this still surprise me?)  Oh, and I was seen at 1:30 for my 11:30 appointment.  (Why … Continue reading →

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Help, Even When I Didn’t Know I Needed It!

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Alan

Ever since October 2011, a successful CT scan for me has been defined as one where I am allowed to leave the hospital.  I’m pleased to report that today’s CT was uneventful.  I checked in on time, got my CT … Continue reading →

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An emotional day.

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Alan

As you know, today was my CT and blood test, the results of which I will hear when I go to the doctor the middle of next week.  On the one hand, it’s exciting to think that chemo could be … Continue reading →

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