Results

Good News:

Selected Quotes from Cat Scan Report

CHEST

"5 mm images were obtained throught he chest following intravenous contrast.

Focal fibrotic changes are again seen within the left apex, similar in appearance to the previous study....No focal areas of consolidation or vessels is noted.  An approximate 15 mm ap window lymph node is again noted, unchanged.  Small prevascular lymph nodes are similar in appearance.  Right paratracheal Lymph Nodes are stable..."

Impression:

Stable appearance to the mediastinal lymph nodes.

NECK:

"3 mm images were obtained from the scull base through the thoracic inlet following intravenous contrast.

Visualized posterior fossa contents appear normal.  The parotid glands appear symmetric.  Left submendibular glands are smaller in size compared to the right, similar in appearance to the previous study.  The nasopharynx and oropharyngeal regioun appears normal.  ... An approximate 7 mm lymph node is again seen posteriour to the left carotid artery and internal jugular vein, similar in appearance to the previous study.  No new lymphadenopathy is present.

IMPRESSION:

Approximate 7 mm level II lymph node again seen on the left, not significantly changed.

No new lymphdenopathy or focal inflammatory changes.  The exam is stable."

Because I get detailed questions, I thought that I would give you the most up to date and detailed information that I have.  I know that meaning is difficult to penetrate as a result of medical jargon.  But it is like that for me, too!  The bottom line to all of this is that the Hodgkin's is still there, but at present, it is stable.

I have conference with Doctor Leming next week, but we will probably decide to again delay treatment, and maybe even extend the time period between CT scans.    So, considering that I have not been taking any treatment, this is about the best news that we could expect.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.  I am touched and grateful for the cards and kind words.  I rely on your goodwill, though I am undeserving of it.

God blesses me with days... and He does the same for you.

Oh, and regarding the broken leg.  It's sore and swollen.  I need some ibuprofin!  But it's getting much better.

Be Blessed.

JDS