PET scan Feb 2014...

My husband Jim had a PET scan today. He was told last month that his NSCLC Lung Cancer had returned. This time the cancer is in his right lung. His left pneumonectomy was February 2013. We will not have the results of this PET scan or CT scan until next week. They will check the rate of growth of the "new" cancer; then they will give Jim his options so that Jim can make a new plan of action. Please keep Jim and my family in your thoughts and your prayers. 

PET scan results…

Finally, after a very long wait, we have spoken with my husband Jim’s nurse about the results of Jim’s PET scan last week. As of right now: The cancer is contained to the left lung and it is squamous cell (non-small cell) lung cancer. Both of these results are what we wanted to hear and we are very thankful. 

The plan is to remove Jim’s entire left lung. Jim will have several pre-surgery appointments. The surgeon will be setting the surgery date “soon.” We do not have a date or location for the surgery.  I really want to thank everyone that has been thinking of Jim and praying for Jim. Your words of encouragement, good wishes, and especially prayers really mean a lot to us both. 28Jan13. 

PET scan completed…

My husband, Jim, did fine during his PET scan Thursday 24Jan13, meaning: he was not claustrophobic, which had been a concern; and he did not cough, which was a blessing. Now we are waiting on the results. Please pray that there is nothing unexpected.

The waiting is stressful. The unknown scares me more than the knowing. Once we do know the results of the PET scan, we can make a plan and move forward. Once we have a plan and goal, we can begin to reach for that goal. Right now, I feel stalled at the starting line. 

Jim wore one of his favorite shirts for his body scan. Jim's shirt reads: I'm not trying to be difficult. It comes naturally! 

News is out...

Today my husband, Jim, had me share the news of his cancer on FaceBook. So, the news is now “out there.” We have just received the appointment for Jim’s PET scan. It will be Thursday 24Jan2013 at 8am. Please lift him up, specifically: that Jim will not cough during the test, that Jim’s nerves will be calmed, and most importantly that the cancer has not spread.