I had a scan last Wednesday to make sure the cancer was not back. I have been having chest pain lately so my doctor moved up my next scan (I wasn't due for one until February) to be safe.
I was supposed to get the results last Thursday, but my doctor was out all last week with H1N1!! Pretty frustrating.
My doctor called today and here is the deal
1. I have a small growth on my thyroid - he says this is not uncommon for women my age, but he is scheduling an ultrasound to check it out. He thinks it is most likely a cyst.
2. I have a cyst (he thinks) on my liver. Apparently it was on the last scan, but he didn't tell me about it because it is small. But, it has grown a little since the last scan. He wants to keep an eye on it.
3. I have several small pockets of fluid in my pelvis (I knew about this - this is why my OB-Gyn did not want to do surgery on me)
4. I have a umbilical hernia
5. I am very deficient in vitamin D - starting prescription
6. Nothing in the scan points to why I am having chest pain so I need to go see my primary care and figure out if he thinks I should go to a cardiologist.
So nothing too terrible...most likely I am cancer free still going on 15 months! Scans are great and HORRIBLE. You can find out if you are cancer free, but you find out a bunch of other things that are most likely no biggie, BUT they could be something...Yikes! Oh well. I will worry when my doc says to worry.
For Corey's birthday last month I threw him a party. I slaved for two days to make a bunch of yummy mexican food and treats. Special shout out to Corey's mom for helping me with the food and watching my kids since Corey was out of town at a boy scout training. I made chicken, beef, pork (thanks Diane for the pork), & veggie chimis with fresh tomato salsa, black bean avocado salsa, pineapple salsa, and avocado ranch for dipping. I also made fruit salsa with cinnamon chips, chicken burros, three kinds of mini brownie cupcakes with cheescake frosting (plain, mint, & peanut butter), and of course a german chocolate cake. At the party we ate, played Cranium, Rock Band, and Ticket to Ride with family and friends. One of the funniest presents Corey got was from his dad; Bill & Hillary Clinton masks. I was so busy during the party that I forgot to get the cake out so we did the cake the next day - sorry party goers...you missed out, it was amazing. This year I went all out and bought Corey a laptop. My motives for the present were pretty selfish though...I was sick of him stealing my laptop!
The tin boy and his candy of choice - DOTS!
