Ultrasound Negative!

I found out the test results today, so no more waiting.

The ultrasound came back negative, and the enlarged lymph node was not a cause of concern for the doctors due to the shape and other characteristics.

As expected, the PET scan did show some activity in the chest area due to the lung metastases. Since the Tg levels continue to decline (and are at such a low level), no treatment is planned at this time!

I am now in a holding pattern until late next summer, when I will have follow-up tests to check the Tg and TSH levels.

Thank you all so much for your prayers these last couple of weeks. It is encouraging to have so many Christian friends who pray for one another in times of need!


Galatians 6:2 - "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."

Day by Day

Last Friday, I had follow-up blood tests, PFT (pulmonary function test), PET-CT scan, and an Ultrasound. There is an enlarged lymph node in my neck (about 3x the normal size), and the PET scan should show if it is cancer-related. Next Tuesday I will meet with the doctor to find out the results and next steps. In the meantime though, I did find out the suppressed Tg level is now 2.9! Also good news is the PFT results were normal.

While I wait to find out next steps, I am reminded of the old hymn "Day by Day":

1. Day by day, and with each passing moment,
   Strength I find to meet my trials here;
   Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
   I've no cause for worry or for fear.
   He, whose heart is kind beyond all measure,
   Gives unto each day what He deems best,
   Lovingly its part of pain and pleasure,
   Mingling toil with peace and rest.
2. Every day the Lord Himself is near me,
   With a special mercy for each hour;
   All my cares He fain would bear and cheer me,
   He whose name is Counsellor and Pow'r.
   The protection of His child and treasure
   Is a charge that on Himself He laid;
   "As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,"
   This the pledge to me He made.
3. Help me then, in every tribulation,
   So to trust Thy promises, O Lord,
   That I lose not faith's sweet consolation,
   Offered me within Thy holy Word.
   Help me, Lord, when toil and trouble meeting,
   E'er to take, as from a father's hand,
   One by one, the days, the moments fleeting,
   Till with Christ the Lord I stand.