djmace Seminoma Surveillance Thread

[djmac]

Hi all,

This is still 'unofficial', because I don't have the results from the blood tumor markers (but they were negative at the start, so I don't expect them to change):

My CT scans and CXR look clean! In fact, previously noted lymph nodes weren't noted this time. Lots of other stuff, though... bilateral bone islands in hip, appendicolith (apparently on previous scan as well, but not noted in that one), absence of left testicle, etc.

Not sure when I do my next one, but I imagine sometime mid-May. Until then I hope I can relax a bit...

[dadmo]

having the CT scans and CXR clear is huge, congratulations. Now you really can relax a bit.

[Fed]

It's great to hear that you have an "all clear" (albeit unofficial) under your belt. This news should give you some peace of mind; besides, I can tell you sound more at ease, too. You're one month ahead of me in surveillance appts, so mid-May sounds about right. Here's to more "all clears" in the future,

[Lori]

Great news! Congratulations

[Karen]

Excellent news!!! Congrats!!!!!

[huckchef]

take a really deep breath....exhale! feels good doesn't it? congrats!!

[djmac]

7 months, all clear!

They noted subcentimeter retroperitoneal lymph nodes that were "not significantly changed since prior study on 1/29/07".

Still pending bloodwork and manhandling by onco on Wednesday, but I'm very relieved, and somewhat ashamed about how anxious I've been lately.

I wish you all the best!

djm

PS I think I'll have a Scotch tonight!

[Karen]

djm,
Congrats! I raised a glass of wine in your honor!

[dadmo]

Anxious? Holy cow you had cancer. I think anxious is quite appropriate.

[TCLEFT]

Way to go DJ! Great news!

[Fed]

7 months, all clear!
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PS I think I'll have a Scotch tonight!

This is great, dude! I can hear all the way over here your sigh of relief . It's definitely worthy of Scotch! Cheers!

[Margaret]

I am thrilled for you. You sound so great!!! Don't beat yourself about the anxiety, you handled yourself very well.

M.

[djmac]

Well, Just had my next CT results... Had it done Tuesday and the results are in today... CT shows clean...and I don't have the bloodwork yet. Happy about the clean CT though... except:

"Abdomen views include the lung bases and show minimal discoid atelectasis has appeared posteriorly at the right lower lobe. There is a focal rounded opacity posteriorly at the right lower lobe in image 2 which has appeared since the last exam, but this is probably due to an area of focal atelectasis located subpleurally."

Atelectasis is essentially "collapsed lung" it sounds freaky, but no one seems to be making a big thing of it. The radiologist didn't mention it again in the report, and my doctor's assistant didn't mention it when she called, only that everything is "ok". Me, I'm kinda freaking out. I was snorkeling during my honeymoon, and I did some deep dives, which caused some blood vessels to burst in my nose causing nosebleeds, and I guess that pressure can cause atelectasis, but I think that's a stretch. Well, it will be a week or so before I actually talk to my docs personally so I'll be sure to bring it up...

Cheers,

djm

[TCLEFT]

Enjoy the clear CT DJ! It sounds like the atelectasis wasn't large enough to cause them concern. I think it's safe to say that at our age a number of anomalies can start to occur. Who knows, it may be more common than we think. After all how much of the general populace have scheduled CT's to see? I'm starting to accept members into the borigly uneventful club. You're in Buddy!
Cheers Bro,
Mark

[Karen]

djmac,
CONGRATS!!! Ray had one of those little buggers on a CT a while ago and it has since resolved. Don't freak out.....celebrate!!!!