I met with my oncologist on Monday and we decided that a biopsy should be done on that liver lesion (see posts nr 87 and 88 Out Damned Spot), if the radiologist decides that indeed this can be done, because the growth is in a difficult spot (close to arteries and bile ducts). If the biopsy reveals that it is cancer (a fact that hasn't been determined yet) I will be referred to a surgeon in Saskatoon. If it is not, the cancer clinic will be monitoring me for a while to come. I just as soon would like it removed either way, but it appears that I will have to be patient. In any case it does not seem to be growing much. Thank God! Also, the oncologist recommends me having another PET scan in a couple of months. Next week it is time for my monthly lab/bloodwork. I am curious about the CEA level. Fingers crossed, hopefully it keeps going down (see post nr 97). I promise that I will keep you posted on any important developments.
I asked the oncologist why there were 2 different results with the ultrasound imaging. She did not really have a satisfying answer to that. Come to think about it, she did not reply, avoided answering that question, changed the subject. Hmmm....
S.A. requested I write about an anecdote that happened when my husband and I went camping pre-pandemic. I had forgotten about it but she seems to get a kick out of it. I may do just that in a couple of days if I can "hit the right note". 😄 Bye for now! Take care! SanTeh!
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