Clear ct scan

Clear ct scan

Aaron had a long day at the hospital today getting a chest ct scan, ekg, xrays and bloodwork, and then we met with Dr. Watanabe and found out that the ct scan was clear. Yea! I was very thankful that we could meet the same day instead of having to wait for results. I was concerned about not doing the PET scan, but he was able to explain to me that the isotope used in the PET would all go to the healing area in his leg and it wouldn't be an accurate scan. No use exposing him to more radiation without the benefit of an accurate scan, so he wants to postpone that until March when we will also do a bone scan and full body/brain MRI. Since the lungs are the greatest area of concern the clear scan today is a good indicator that he is cancer-free.

He has had tons of fun lately, including a ride on an ELEPHANT on Saturday at the City of Surprise holiday party. That same festival included an evening of fireworks and carnival rides which he thought was fantastic!

We will get the blood work info in a few weeks and that will indicate whether or not his blood system is improving well enough or if he will need to get another infusion of his stem cells. Obviously we are praying that it will rebuild well on it's own and we can save those cells for if we need them in the future.

Thanks!
Barbara