Treatment Plan
C. R. & I met with my melanoma oncologist yesterday, so we have a plan. The biopsy results from my right groin lymph nodes confirmed that we are definitely dealing with melanoma, at least in those nodes.
Dr. G is a most professional, knowledgable and personable doctor and we are very blessed that I am under his care, and . . .
Planning
and Waiting and Planning
I was able to get the PET scan completed Friday and the biopsy on Tuesday. Both procedures were uneventful and I continue to praise God for the excellent care from the wonderful professionals at Huntsman.
Insurance seems to be going smoothly, but I'm not holding my breath because snags don't usually show up until it's time . . .
Here We Go
PET Scan and Biopsy
It has already been great to see God moving and opening doors. Our prayers to get the PET scan scheduled this week have been answered. I will head to Huntsman Cancer Institute early tomorrow morning for that procedure. Then, on Tuesday, I'm scheduled for a biopsy of the largest lymph node.
The most exciting . . .
Continued Journey
A New Path
Trying to get my 6 month scans completed this time proved to be an insurance challenge involving many phone calls, emails and hours of work. It was a little frustrating, but I did finally get them done. The good news is that my brain and organs are all clear. Unfortunately, a few of the lymph nodes we left in my right . . .
Silver Linings
What a crazy ride!
I was due for my next set of scans on March 31. Little did I know when those scans were scheduled, what life would look like those short 6 months later! My scan experience was like nothing I've ever encountered before. A large entourage greeted me at the door, complete with a thermometer, many questions and ample amounts of . . .
Long Overdue
Every 6 Months Now
I blinked and 6 months flew by-wow! I prepared for scans in June, but then learned that our new insurance was optimistic about my treatment and decided I didn't need that last set of every 4 month scans (translate=they were not inclined to pay for them until 6 months had past). Fast-forward to September and I had the whole battery of . . .
All Clear
Good Scans, New Location
I had my routine scans on Monday and today learned that everything continues to look great, praise God. I am very thankful for this news.
Another unexpected blessing is that I will get to visit a location much closer to home for my scans moving forward. We have new insurance, so the Farmington Health Center is now an option . . .
