12/31/2010

Well we went to see Dr. Lemon on Monday 12/27/10. He made the suggestion of having a PET scan done just to "double" check that this is a lesion or tumor and to check the rest of the body for tumors. This would give us a better idea of what we are really dealing with. It was a great appointment. He really explained everything to us and what the options would involve. And we both left the appointment feeling pretty good about how things were going to proceed. He did tell us there was this minute chance that the "lesion or tumor" would not show up as "hot" on the PET scan, but that would be so remote, and we would deal with that if that happened.

So Jeremie had the PET scan on Wednesday 12/29/10. Dr. Lemon called and explained that the lesion or tumor on Cervical vertebrae # 6 wasn't metabolically active or it wasn't "hot" on the scan. Tumors or cancer take in more energy than other body structures, organs or tissues. So tumors will glow or show "hot" on the scan when they are examined this way (with radioactive dye). As of right now it wasn't metabolically active, and the CT scan didn't see the lesion.

Next week Jeremie will be having a biopsy of the area to see what exactly it is. One of the possibilities is a fungal infection. So of course this is what we are praying for! We don't exactly know how or what our next steps will be. But as always miracles surround us :-)

Jeremie's blood work continues to improve. And he is feeling better each day. His energy is increasing, his headaches are coming on less, and of course he looks magnificent. So we are praying, and feel peace that everything that is supposed to be happening is happening. We are so thankful for an oncologist here in St. George that wants to make such sure of what we are dealing with.

Well we are off to visit Salt Lake...no being admitted to LDS Hospital! Woo Hoo!!! So of course we are looking forward to the weekend of spending time with family and looking forward to the New Year. What ever it may bring.

Keep praying! Keep sending us your positive thoughts! We feel them and need them!

Lots of Love,

Cori & Jeremie