Today I saw the Dr and as I suspected I will be going for more tests. This time it is a thoracic CT scan on Monday. Everything is leaning towards more bone mets. And if that is the case then it will mean more radiation. The test results I got today for the x-ray says "Lungs are well expanded and free of consolidation and atelectasis. A large, irregular, pleural based mass affecting the left lateral chest wall is identified and irregularity of the 6th rib is noted (old mets site). ...
I have been taking dilaudid 4 mg for the pain approx imately every 6-8 hours but am no sure it is making a difference. Yesterday the pain while there was tolerable so didn't take anything in the afternoon. I also noticed a pain higher up on my chest closer to the sternum whenever I tried turning towards the left. Today it isn't there but the rib and back pain are back. I hope it doesn't get too bad. I really don't want to be taking the dilaudid if I can avoid it. Wednesday I ...
I have typed the greater part of my story on the journal page. The heading is MY SAGA. You are welcome to read it and make any comments here. I will be updating here as well as there as soon as I have news.
I installed blogging today ... you should really start your blog ASAP!
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