I am getting the CT report second hand from Heather. I was told that one of the nodules in my lungs has doubled in size, while the tumor under my right axilla has shrunk. Can you believe that? So why is my armpit sore and swollen? My guess is lymphoedema maybe setting in.
Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling that occurs when lymph fluid does not fully drain away from the tissues. Excess fluid builds up and causes swelling (oedema), because it is unable to drain away as normal. Lymphoedema may be extremely debilitating and although it cannot be cured, treatments often involving exercise, compression bandaging and massage can arrest the condition. Early detection and therefore early treatment are critical to providing the best patient outcome.
It is just a guess at this point. The CT scan did not show any thing else in the armpit area. So, with the burned CD disk of the CT scan in hand, I will go down to Pittsburgh on Monday August 21st. We will review and compare the PET/CT scan on June 16th to the most recent one, August 17th. The trip may be a one day or a three day event. It all depends on the comparison of the scans.
This reminds me of my little league days. It is the bottom of the sixth inning with two outs. Bases are loaded. The score is 3 to 2 and the tying run is at third base and batter has a full count on him. Does he swing away, or hopes to draw a walk to bring in a run to tie the game? Only the manager and the batter know!!!!!
The suspense is killing me!!!! I will find out Monday at 11:00 am.
Stay tuned !!!!
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