7-18-2007

Last Friday, I went to U of M for a second opinion on why the PET scan lite up, but all the other test are negative. I met with Dr. Prince, I have seen him before...really nice guy. Well, verdict....he is puzzeled too. He did explain that PET scan is a new technology, and the Dr. don't know all the answers to puzzeling questions like mine. Years ago, I would have had a CT and maybe MRI and they would have said....you have a negative exam. But, today we have the latest technology able to detect better, but can be somewhat misleading if there is not a lot of research on the machine. I am just believing that my scan was a fluke...whether it was a muscle spasm, radiation changes, inflammation or infection. It is my prayer that my next PET scan will be just absolutely clear... with no questions or doubts. Medicine is not perfect.....the human body is an amazing machine and can do funny things.........we will see. One step at a time. The plan is to have another PET scan in three weeks or so. If the area lights up again, Dr. Prince wants to do a biopsy again :(......... That I will not look forward to since the last one took six weeks to recover from. But, what to do....just do it and move forward. If the PET scan is clear, probably another scan in six months? I will follow up with Dr. Postma and U of M (8-31-07).

God has continued to blanket me with peace. He has made me wait patiently with a hopeful heart. He has blessed me with two little munchkins that keep me so busy it's hard to think about myself. I am encouraged and I am thankful for good medicine, doctors, friends and family.

Pray for a clear PET scan in the upcoming weeks. I'll keep you posted.

Lisa