As you may be aware, Sam had an appointment with his radiologist and oncologist today to review the results of his most recent PET/CT scan. The answer is... we still don't have an answer.
There is still an appearance of a tumor at the base of Sam’s tongue but it is significantly reduced and they are not sure it is still cancerous.
The radiologist and oncologist can't really tell from the PET/CT scan exactly what is going on in the tissue because it can "light up" or metabolize for several reasons, including radiation inflammation, healing or scar tissue, and cancer, but only a biopsy will give definitive answers.
Sam has an appointment tomorrow morning with his Ear Nose & Throat (E/N/T) physician who will determine whether to do the biopsy. But, it is even possible that it’s too early to do the biopsy.
There is some positive news. His lymph nodes in his neck are back to normal size (they will continue to monitor them). The best news is that there is nothing registering in his chest scan so the cancer has not spread to his lungs. That’s a blessing for sure!
So, today’s visit is as we anticipated... and we are not alarmed; tomorrow we may have some additional information.
Prayer moves mountains and soften hearts.
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